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Definition of vodka

vodka

/ˈvɑːdkə/
vod · ka
Plural:vodkas
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• noun

1

A clear, high-proof distilled alcoholic beverage originating in Eastern Europe, traditionally made by fermenting cereal grains or potatoes.

Example

"The bartender prepared a classic martini using premium Polish vodka and a twist of lemon."

2

A single serving, glass, or measure of this distilled spirit.

Example

"He ordered three vodkas for the table to celebrate his recent promotion."

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• Nearby Words

vocational
vocationally
vodcast
vodka
vogel pit viper
voghera
vogue

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Russian 'vodka' (водка), literally meaning 'little water', functioning as a diminutive of 'voda' (вода), meaning 'water'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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