strong drink

noun — 2 senses

strong drink

noun
1

Narrowly An alcoholic beverage that has been distilled rather than only fermented and is thus stronger (having higher abv) than undistilled ones.

  • He had long been fond of drink, but now he was tending toward the strong drink especially.
2

Broadly Any alcoholic beverage, which is stronger (having abv) than nonalcoholic ones.

  • Would you like a soft drink or a strong drink tonight?

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