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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

firewater

/ˈfaɪərˌwɔːtər/ noun · British & US
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What does firewater mean?

noun

Firewater is a colloquial or poetic term for whiskey or other strong liquor, often used to describe the harsh effects of drinking it. It can also refer to a type of flammable liquid.

Example

"The old sailor drank a shot of firewater to warm himself up on the cold winter night."

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