proof spirit
nounDefinition of proof spirit
: an alcoholic liquor or mixture of ethanol and water that contains 50 percent ethanol by volume at 60°F (16°C)
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Pour in the high-proof spirit and let soak for 24 hours. — Los Angeles Times, "The best cocktail for horchata lovers in L.A.," 14 Aug. 2019 From a mixological standpoint, coffee brings bitter notes to a drink that play off the sharp edges of high-proof spirits, making for a longer, more complex finish. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, "In Praise of the Morning Cocktail," 25 June 2019 Moonshine is a high-proof spirit that is notorious for its strong smell and its elevated alcohol content. — Southern Living, "Southern Grandparents Try Moonshine," 2 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'proof spirit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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proof spirit
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Medical Definition of proof spirit
1
: an alcoholic liquor or mixture of alcohol and water containing 50 percent ethanol by volume at 60° F (15.6°C)
2
British
: liquor that weighs ¹²/₁₃ of an equal measure of distilled water or contains 57.10 percent by volume of alcohol