as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Recent Examples of strong drink
Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Go for two levels of festive fun — and strong drinks.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
This is a strong drink, so pour lightly! 3 of 3Thomas J. Story
Tart & Tropical
Like the lulo, guanábana is an iconic fruit in Colombia.
—Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Go for two levels of festive fun — and strong drinks.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
This is a strong drink, so pour lightly! 3 of 3Thomas J. Story
Tart & Tropical
Like the lulo, guanábana is an iconic fruit in Colombia.
—Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for strong drink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drink
Noun
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, you are not allowed to drink alcohol on board unless it’s served by a flight attendant.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Herbsnleaf sells edibles, vapes, drinks, capsules and oils, all designed to deliver the benefits of CBD in treating chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Dutch audience – blinded to who had received which drink – ultimately judged the alcohol group more fluent, most likely because mild alcohol reduces anxiety.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each Tuesday, organizers cover up the bar's regular liquor bottles, and N/A beverages are served, often around the same prices as drinks with alcohol.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
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Human cravings for booze may have deep evolutionary roots, a new study has shown.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Still grieving the death of his wife and the imprisonment of his son, Brandis binges on booze but possesses a sharp and intuitive mind, even if his family life is in disarray.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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What if your old bottle of cooking oil could help save the planet and your smartphone?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bourbon, rum, or cognac can be added to the frosting for even more depth.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drink. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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