dram Synonyms
Another word for dram
• noun (Context 1)
A small drink of whiskey or another spirit.
"The host poured each guest a welcoming nip of single malt Scotch by the fireplace."
• noun (Context 2)
A small unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of an ounce in avoirdupois weight, or one-eighth of an ounce in apothecaries' weight.
"The antique apothecary scale was calibrated to measure ingredients down to a single drachm."
• noun (Context 3)
A very small amount or trace of something non-material.
"He approached the negotiations without a iota of sympathy for his rivals."
• verb (Context 4)
To drink or ply someone with small quantities of spirits or liquor (archaic or dialectal).
"The old sailors sat in the tavern dramming well into the night."
Opposites of dram
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of dram varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: