Word Noun
dram
n.
countable
C2 Proficiency US /ˈdiˌɹæm/ UK /dɹˈæm/ dram UK spelling drammed, drams
Definition
n.a very small amount of something to drink, especially a small glass of whisky.
n.a small quantity of liquid, specifically a small measure of spirits such as whisky; historically also a unit of weight in the apothecaries' system.
Examples
“He enjoyed a small dram of whisky by the fire.”
“After a long day hiking in the Highlands, the group stopped at a local pub for a warming dram.”
Usage
Commonly associated with Scottish English and the consumption of Scotch whisky.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Occasional
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