English · Food & Drink
spirit
/ˈspɪr.ɪt/
[/ˈspɪr.ɪt/]
strong alcoholic drink
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A spirit is a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky, vodka, or rum.
Example
He added a measure of a clear spirit to the glass before topping it with soda.
He added a measure of a clear spirit to the glass before topping it with soda.
Etymology
From Latin 'spiritus' (breath); 'spirits' for liquor came from alchemy's distilled essences.
How & Where It’s Used
Means distilled liquor, but also soul, mood, or courage.