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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

everclear

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.13 in modern English

Syllables
ev-er-clear
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any home-brewed distilled grain alcohol, especially one with a very high concentration of alcohol (such as 90-some percent, that is, 180-some proof); but generally not one rife with impurities or adulterants.

American usage; Dated; Humorous; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From a brand name, from ever + clear.

Usage

Phrases

alcohol poisoning paint thinner

Frequently Paired Words

alcohol poisoning paint thinner rotgut red-eye hooch

Synonyms

jet fuel white lightning moonshine mountain dew rectified spirit neutral spirit neutral alcohol

Questions

What does everclear mean?
Any home-brewed distilled grain alcohol, especially one with a very high concentration of alcohol (such as 90-some percent, that is, 180-some proof); but generally not one rife with impurities or adulterants.
Where does everclear come from?
From a brand name, from ever + clear.

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