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Definition of bourbon

bourbon

/ˈbɜːrbən/
bour · bon
Plural:bourbons
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• noun

1

An American whiskey distilled from a mash made primarily of corn (at least 51 percent) and aged in new charred oak barrels, traditionally associated with Kentucky.

Example

"The bartender poured a small measure of aged bourbon over a single large ice cube."

2

British A rectangular sandwich biscuit consisting of two dark chocolate-flavored biscuits with a chocolate buttercream filling.

Example

"She set out a plate of bourbons and custard creams to serve with the afternoon tea."

• Rhymes for bourbon

• Nearby Words

bountifulness
bounty
bouquet
bourbon
bourgeoisie
bourguignon
boursin

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the mid-19th century after Bourbon County, Kentucky, or Bourbon Street in New Orleans, both of which were named in honor of the French royal House of Bourbon.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bourbon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bourbon
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