brandy

n. a strong alcoholic drink made by heating wine or fruit juice and collecting the steam.

n. a spirit produced by distilling wine or the fermented mash of fruits such as apples or cherries.

“After the long winter walk, they sat by the fire and sipped some brandy.”

“The region is famous for producing a high-quality brandy that is aged in oak barrels for at least ten years before bottling.”

n. a single glass of this drink, or a specific type of it.

n. a single serving of brandy or a specific variety or brand of the spirit.

“He ordered two brandies for the table after the meal was finished.”

“The bar offers an impressive selection of fruit brandies, including several rare varieties imported from small distilleries in central Europe.”

v. to add brandy to food to give it flavour or to help it stay fresh.

v. to flavour, preserve, or soak a food item in brandy. Transitive — requires a direct object.

“My grandmother always brandies the fruit months before making the Christmas cake.”

“The chef recommended brandying the cherries overnight to ensure the dessert had a deep, complex alcoholic undertone.”

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