bourbon
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a type of American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in oak barrels.
a whiskey distilled in the United States from a grain mash containing at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak containers.
Simple“He ordered a glass of bourbon with a single ice cube at the bar.”
In context“The distillery prides itself on a high-rye bourbon that offers a spicier profile than traditional wheated varieties.”
UsageUncountable when referring to the liquid; countable when referring to a specific brand or a single serving.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a member of a famous royal family that ruled France and Spain.
a member of the House of Bourbon, a European royal dynasty of French origin.
Simple“The historian gave a lecture on the fall of the Bourbons during the revolution.”
In context“The restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1814 marked a complex period of political transition for the French state.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a popular British chocolate biscuit with chocolate cream in the middle.
an oblong chocolate-flavoured biscuit consisting of two layers with a chocolate cream filling.
Simple“She dipped a bourbon biscuit into her tea while she read the paper.”
In context“The assorted biscuit tin usually contains a few bourbons, which are often the first to be eaten by the guests.”
“Will buying California wine, Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon again mean Canadians wanting those brands will have to walk on eggshells and also duck?”