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| alcoholism |
a pathological condition resulting from habitual overuse of alcoholic beverages, characterized by dependence on alcohol, difficulty in functioning properly, and severe withdrawal symptoms when alcohol use is stopped. |
| apéritif |
a drink, esp. of an alcoholic beverage, taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. |
| applejack |
an alcoholic beverage made from hard cider; apple brandy. |
| bar1 |
a business establishment that primarily serves alcoholic drinks, or an area within an establishment where alcoholic drinks are prepared. [1/13 definitions] |
| barkeeper |
a person who manages or owns an establishment selling alcoholic beverages. [1/2 definitions] |
| barmaid |
a woman who mixes or serves drinks in an establishment selling alcoholic beverages; bartender. |
| barman |
a man who mixes or serves drinks in an establishment selling alcoholic beverages; bartender. |
| barroom |
a room where alcoholic beverages are served, usu. at a bar or counter. |
| bartender |
one who prepares and distributes drinks at an establishment or counter serving alcoholic beverages. |
| beer |
a fermented alcoholic drink made of hops and malt. [1/2 definitions] |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. [1/2 definitions] |
| binge |
(informal) a period of overindulgence, esp. in drinking alcoholic beverages or eating. [2 definitions] |
| bitters |
a liquid flavoring or tonic, often alcoholic, made by steeping bitter roots or herbs, used esp. in cocktails. |
| bootleg |
alcoholic drink, usu. whiskey or other strong spirit, that is made, conveyed, or sold illegally. [1/4 definitions] |
| booze |
(informal) any strong alcoholic drink. [2 definitions] |
| brandy |
a strong alcoholic beverage made by distilling fermented fruit juice or wine. [1/2 definitions] |
| Breathalyzer |
trademark for an instrument into which a person exhales, used to determine a motorist's level of alcoholic intoxication. |
| cask |
a large, strong barrel used esp. for storing wine, sherry, and similar alcoholic beverages. [1/3 definitions] |
| cocktail1 |
an alcoholic beverage mixed from one or more liquors and juice, soda, or the like, often served cold. [1/4 definitions] |
| cocktail lounge |
a room or seating area, usu. in a hotel or restaurant, in which alcoholic drinks are served. |
| cordial |
a sweet, strong alcoholic liquor; liqueur. [1/4 definitions] |
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