English · Word Candidate

bourbon

/ˈbɜː(ɹ).bən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bourbons

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A whiskey distilled in the United States from a mixture of grains in which at least 51% is corn, aged in charred, new oak barrels.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A serving of bourbon whiskey.

Noun

Examples

It concerns the gnomelike quality of the average American at a party. I have been to many parties where staid American business men have been transformed by a few ryes or bourbons into unpredictable gremlins out for adventure.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bourbon” mean?

A whiskey distilled in the United States from a mixture of grains in which at least 51% is corn, aged in charred, new oak barrels.

Is “bourbon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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