Strong drink — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun

Meaning & Definition of Strong drink

Strong drink (noun)

  1. intoxicating liquor

Strong drink (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

    "he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then"

    similar: alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice (slang), liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, tipple
    related: aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), mead, sake, wine, barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage
    opposite: nonintoxicant
    near: mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Strong drink

The most common words with a similar meaning to Strong drink:

Slang: hooch, juice, lush, sauce
alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, liquor, moonshine, potable, rum, spirits, stimulant, tipple

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Strong drink

Words with the opposite meaning of Strong drink:

nonintoxicant

Related Words for Strong drink

aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg, pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski, home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy, mead

Near Antonyms of Strong drink

mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Origin & Etymology of Strong drink

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Strong drink

What does "Strong drink" mean?

"Strong drink" means intoxicating liquor. As a noun, it is defined as: intoxicating liquor.

What is another word for "Strong drink"?

Other words for "Strong drink" include alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater and grog. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Strong drink" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Strong drink"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Strong drink". Common alternatives include alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch and inebriant.

What is a slang word for "Strong drink"?

Slang words for "Strong drink" include hooch, juice, lush and sauce.

What is the opposite of "Strong drink"?

Antonyms of "Strong drink" include nonintoxicant. Near antonyms include mocktail, mix, mixer and pop.

How do you use "Strong drink" in a sentence?

Examples of "Strong drink" in a sentence: "he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then".

Is "Strong drink" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Strong drink" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Strong drink"?

First known use: 14th century.