soju
noun
so·ju
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Definition of soju
: Korean vodka distilled usually from rice or sweet potato
Examples of soju in a Sentence
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Drinks: $100 beverage pairing that includes wine and sometimes sake or soju. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "At Maum in Palo Alto, a tasting menu that celebrates Korean American classics," 8 Aug. 2019 After a boozy dinner and several rounds of beer and soju, a local spirit, the party would decamp to a dingy basement and squeeze onto faded upholstery in an airless room with a karaoke machine. — The Economist, "Karaoke with colleagues is no longer compulsory in South Korea," 22 Aug. 2019 This level of intentionality is evident in the beers and soju on the drink menu. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Bucking traditions at new Korean restaurant, plus more Chicago restaurant openings," 23 July 2019 But what excites us is how much of the country is open and ready for exploration, from the beaches of Gangwon to the pubs of Busan, the soju to the slopes, all so easy to tap into with the new bullet trains connecting in from the capital. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Why You Should Visit Korea Now," 31 Jan. 2018 Beeline to Takumen, where the unique beer-soju concoction will erase the ordeal from your mind. — Ali Francis, Vogue, "7 Long Island City Restaurants You Should Try Before, Well, Amazon," 20 Nov. 2018 As the politeness of new coworkers wears off, the film, shot in black and white, unveils its raw emotions in unfiltered, snotty weeping, slaps, screams, and freely pouring soju (a Hong trademark). — The Editors Of Gq, GQ, "The Best Movies of 2018 (So Far)," 19 June 2018 Justin Park’s darkened den of soju and Korean vittles is the poster child for late-night fare, brash and spicy and even better with booze. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "10 best late night Phoenix restaurants: Great pizza, burgers, Asian, comfort food," 8 June 2018 There will be beer pairings and some traditional Asian beverages, including soju. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Restaurant offering Korean-inspired street food opens Tuesday in Royal Oak," 2 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'soju.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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