Word
dram
US/ˈdiˌɹæm/
UK/dɹˈæm/
Countable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“He enjoyed a small dram of whisky by the fire.”
contextual
“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.
Domains
ElectronicsMining
- 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.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL 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: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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