firewater

noun

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce firewater (audio)
Definition of firewaternext
as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk the bartender recommended a drink made with the local firewater, a potent gin

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Recent Examples of firewater Nonalcoholic Alternatives Maybe the best route to avoid a hangover is to steer clear of firewater in the first place—easier said than done given the many social pressures around drinking. — Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024 This cocktail is a tribute to Madonna, Queen of Pop, and features mezcal, passionfruit, firewater bitter, Amarena cheery, and a smoking cinnamon stick. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 Poitín is often called Irish moonshine, but that implies the crude firewater associated with American Prohibition-era bootleggers. — Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021 The share price of Kweichow Moutai, China’s most exclusive brand of baijiu firewater, continues to soar, hinting at a thirst for luxury tipples among the super-rich. — The Economist, 23 May 2020 This version incorporates pineapple, allspice, falernum, spicy firewater, and a pinch of the superfood powder known as Blue Majik. — Brittany Martin, Los Angeles Magazine, 19 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firewater
  1. liquor
  2. alcohol
  3. drink
  4. booze
  5. rum
  6. bottle
Noun
  • The company radioed for its medical emergency response team but didn’t explain that white liquor had been released, according to the report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The brand’s whiskey is sold nationwide, including in Kansas City-area liquor stores.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • Rubbing Alcohol Head to the drug store for a bottle of 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean windows.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Three meals a day—included in the rate, except for alcohol—are served in the main lodge, with every group being assigned the same table during their stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Trump demanded that Canada put American booze back on Canadian shelves.
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, our northern neighbor banned the sale of American booze (which is still ongoing in nearly all Canada’s provinces today).
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • Our last night in Valoria la Buena was spent among newfound friends, discussing the Strokes, love and coffee, all while enjoying a little rum.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Here, Mojito Masters mix up the signature cocktail using fresh mint, lime, and locally made Papa’s Pilar rum.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rum
Noun
  • The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Detectives later linked Scott to the crime scene through DNA recovered from an iced tea bottle and a cigarette butt.
    — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle

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“Firewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firewater. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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