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Definition of brandy

brandy

/ˈbræn.di/
bran · dy
Plural:brandies
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Adjective:brandied
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Past Simple:brandied
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Past Participle:brandied
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Present Participle:brandying
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brandy Lexical Profile

brandy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.

Example

"The chef deglazed the pan with a splash of fine French brandy to create a rich sauce."

Synonyms
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• verb

1

To preserve, flavor, or mix food or drink with brandy (chiefly used in the past participle "brandied").

Example

"We served the vanilla ice cream topped with warm brandied cherries."

• Rhymes for brandy

• Nearby Words

branding
brandish
brandless
brandy
brandywine falls
brant
brantas

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century as a shortened form of "brandywine", from the Dutch "brandewijn" (literally "burnt wine"), referring to the application of heat during the distillation process.

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