Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

well drink

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.87 in modern English

Syllables: well -drink
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mixed drink for which one does not specify the exact brand of liquor to be used.

Example Sentences

"Don't order the well drinks there. They use the cheapest stuff they can find."

Etymology

From the well near the bar (and thus handy to the bartender) holding bottles of liquor.

Inflected Forms

well drinks (plural)

Phrases

call drink

Frequently Paired Words

call drink

Questions

What does well drink mean?: A mixed drink for which one does not specify the exact brand of liquor to be used.
Where does well drink come from?: From the well near the bar (and thus handy to the bartender) holding bottles of liquor.

How to pronounce well drink

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