Aquavit (Noun)
Meaning
Scandinavian liquor usually flavored with caraway seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The festive Scandinavian dinner featured aquavit as a shot to accompany the feast of traditional delicacies.
- During the crayfish party, guests took turns singing songs and drinking aquavit from tiny shot glasses.
- Local Scandinavian bars offered caraway-flavored aquavit alongside a selection of Nordic beers.
- Following the umpteen toasts, he became intoxicated from one too many aquavit shots.
- Most commonly flavored with caraway, Scandinavian aquavit is traditionally chilled before serving in small quantities.