Brandy

Pronunciation

• enPR: brănʹdÄ“, IPA: /ˈbrændi/
• Rhymes: -ændi

Origin

Shortened form of brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn ("burnt wine").

Full definition of brandy

Noun

1. (uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
2. (countable) Any variety of brandy.
3. (countable) A glass of brandy.

Derived terms

Verb

1. (transitive) To preserve, flavour, or mix with brandy.