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adjective

Definition of rumnext
chiefly British
as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion she wears staid business suits, but prefers some quite rum knickers underneath

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rum

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noun

ˈrəm How to pronounce rum (audio)
as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk a fiery sermon on the evils of demon rum

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Recent Examples of rum
Adjective
It is made from 100 percent rye grain that has been wood and peat smoked, and aged in ex-bourbon and new American oak barrels before being finished in ex-rum casks. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 After dinner, rum-centric cocktails are served up nightly with vibey tunes and a view of the Grove that stretches all the way to the Bay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
More mature than the party hordes that roam this part of town, the vibe here is the casual elegance that blends drinking rum out of a pineapple while retaining your sophistication while doing it. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 As a French overseas territory and integral part of the European Union, the 436-square-mile island has traditionally relied heavily on exports to Europe, particularly rum and bananas, alongside tourism. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rum
  1. strange
  2. liquor
  3. funny
  4. alcohol
  5. bizarre
  6. booze
  7. weird
  8. drink
Adjective
  • That sentence would have sounded like insanity a few decades ago, but in the strange world of Hollywood in the 2020s, weirder might really be better.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Fielder is a refreshingly candid guide through this strange land.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of strange
Noun
  • Counters and tables covered with gunk and what looked like marijuana and empty beer and liquor bottles around.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • New ownership would have the option to keep Lindy’s running, rebrand it as something fresh — or, essentially, any other possibility under the sun for the property, building and liquor license.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor
Adjective
  • Underneath the celebrity and the tabloid headlines is someone who’s vulnerable, funny and desperately trying to hold her life together.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The book’s humor is sharp and merciless, akin to that of a standup comedy show, and yet the things described are far from funny.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of funny
Noun
  • The risk that alcohol consumption will recover slowly strengthens the case for diversification.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • According to the suit, Jane Doe was beset by seven men while she was incapacitated by drugs and alcohol.
    — Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Adjective
  • But at the center of this story is a man named Michael Organ who turns out to be a bizarre, seemingly dangerous conman.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from spreading fear and anxiety through the agricultural labor force — which might be the point, if the hope is many will self-deport — the surge is having some other bizarre and probably unintended consequences.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bizarre
Noun
  • In the action movie, the cops usually have to bribe the person with access to the surveillance tool with cookies and booze to run a search without a warrant, right?
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Not a pushover but a practical-minded realist, the chef takes the punches, striking up a booze-smuggling deal with the Americans to keep the orphans living in his restaurant safe.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of booze
Adjective
  • Undoubtedly, a stack of crazy, low-IQ and weird lies will follow.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Sagittarius Moon opposes Uranus, and a schedule change, weird mood, or surprise request could throw off your rhythm.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of weird
Noun
  • With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink

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