toddy
noun
tod·dy
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plural toddies
Definition of toddy
1
: a usually hot drink consisting of liquor (such as rum), water, sugar, and spices
2
: the fresh or fermented sap of various chiefly Asian palms
Examples of toddy in a Sentence
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Its zippy chill is the converse of the toddy’s tranquil warmth; its crisp, zingy gin base is the antitheses of the soothing, embracing whiskey. — Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, "When it’s hot, buckle and make a Bee’s Knees," 15 July 2019 Pinterest Toddy with Peshawari Kabab Widely popular in the southern, eastern, and northeastern states of India, toddy is made from the sap of the coconut or palmyra tree. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "Quartz’s tip for India-Pakistan match: Rustic desi spirits with dishes from the other side," 16 June 2019 Other stars sipped Stella hot toddies at the Paradise Hills cast party with Emma Roberts. — David Graver, Vogue, "Weekend One at Sundance: All the Celebrities Who Celebrated the Festival’s Daring Roster," 29 Jan. 2019 In rural Kerala, coconut-palm sap is fermented into a funky alcoholic drink called toddy. — Max Falkowitz, WSJ, "Flake News: Fresh Coconut Is Delicious," 23 Nov. 2018 Or stay put: The hotel has a beer concierge who takes guests through some of the state’s most sought-after brews, including Hill Farmstead and Heady Topper and a ‘bedtime menu’ that includes flannel bathrobes and a hot toddy. — Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, "See Vermont Fall Foliage in These 12 Beautiful Places," 2 Oct. 2018 After-parties for films, private cast dinners, concerts, sponsored events, panels, or just the occasional hot toddy near a roaring fire—there was no shortage of fun (and drinks) to be had. — Samantha Leal, Marie Claire, "It's True: 2017 Marked a New Kind of Sundance," 27 Jan. 2017 The menu consists of cold-weather favorites like s'mores and hot toddies. — Alyson Krueger, Vogue, "Where to Watch the Winter Olympics, Craft Cocktail in Hand," 9 Feb. 2018 Wrap up your long day of adventure with a cozy hot toddy, and get an antioxidant boost from the blueberries! — Sunset, "6 Gourmet Backpacking Recipes for a Tasty Adventure," 22 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toddy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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toddy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of toddy
: a hot drink made with whisky, sugar, and water
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