Word
bourbon
Phoneticsbour·bon, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɝbən/
UK/bˈɜːbən/
Definitions
01American whiskey
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. a type of American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in oak barrels.
n. a whiskey distilled in the United States from a grain mash containing at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak containers.
Español:bourbon
“He ordered a glass of bourbon with a single ice cube at the bar.”
“The distillery prides itself on a high-rye bourbon that offers a spicier profile than traditional wheated varieties.”
Synonyms
02royal family
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a member of a famous royal family that ruled France and Spain.
n. a member of the House of Bourbon, a European royal dynasty of French origin.
“The historian gave a lecture on the fall of the Bourbons during the revolution.”
“The restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1814 marked a complex period of political transition for the French state.”
03biscuit
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking British English
n. a popular British chocolate biscuit with chocolate cream in the middle.
n. an oblong chocolate-flavoured biscuit consisting of two layers with a chocolate cream filling.
“She dipped a bourbon biscuit into her tea while she read the paper.”
“The assorted biscuit tin usually contains a few bourbons, which are often the first to be eaten by the guests.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the liquid in general; countable when referring to a specific brand or a glass of the drink.
Real-World Examples
“Bourbon whiskey, for example, contains 37 times more congeners than vodka.” “Will buying California wine, Tennessee whiskey and Kentucky bourbon again mean Canadians wanting those brands will have to walk on eggshells and also duck?” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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