aquavit

noun

aqua·​vit ˈä-kwə-ˌvēt How to pronounce aquavit (audio)
variants or less commonly
ˈä-kwə-ˌvēt How to pronounce aquavit (audio)
ˈäk-vä-
: a clear Scandinavian liquor flavored with caraway seeds

Examples of aquavit in a Sentence

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Look through a glass display onto the findings of a recent excavation dig while sipping creative cocktails like the Nordic Sour made with aquavit, Lillet Blanc, peach liqueur, lemon, dill syrup and egg white. Kevin Gray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Most drinks are complimentary, including wines, aquavit, and a range of interesting beers from local microbreweries. David Nikel, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 The plates are paired with an extensive cocktail program, encompassing everything from a passion-fruit lowball (passion fruit, Blanche Armagnac, gentian) to the frozen Sea Witch (aquavit, grapefruit, Strega, lemon). Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 July 2024 The ingredients are zero-proof aquavit, beet juice, orange acid, young Thai coconut, and mace mist (the warm spice, not personal-safety pepper spray). Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for aquavit 

Word History

Etymology

Swedish, Dan, & Norwegian akvavit, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aquavit was in 1864

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“Aquavit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquavit. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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