triple sec

noun

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

Examples of triple sec in a Sentence

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The new Sunny Sipper Margarita features Don Julio tequila, coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and lime, while the Belly Floppin' Melon Margarita has tequila, vodka, triple sec and lime. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 For something a little fruitier, the Belly Floppin’ Melon Margarita is a spirited watermelon cocktail made with tequila, vodka, triple sec, and lime. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 My favorite is a Ketel One lemon drop, no triple sec, more on the citrusy side, and of course with a Tajin rim. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2026 With Tahiti as its inspiration, the Vanilla Sky (vanilla vodka, orgeat, pineapple, triple sec and lime) is a creeper. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple sec

Word History

Etymology

from Triple Sec, a trademark

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of triple sec was in 1943

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“Triple sec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20sec. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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