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“Licker” or “Liquor”

Overview

licker / liquor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

licker: NA

liquor: (noun) an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented. (noun) a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process. (noun) the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked.

Pronunciation

licker: l·IH·k·er

liquor: l·IH·k·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “licker”

Examples of “liquor”

  • Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap…
  • Supermarkets, bars, liquor stores, gas stations, etc.
  • Liquor
  • …not accept weapons, poison or liquor as gifts.
  • …lend, / Or for strong Liquor thy Money to spend" as…
  • …by the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation (菸酒公賣局).
  • …all his hard-earned coin on liquor is no true man at
  • …unthinkable without a supply of liquor to hand...").
  • …L. Martin & Company wholesale liquor business and organized the Kansas…
  • …produce poison, weapons, meat, soma, liquor, perfume, milk and milk products,…


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