draft
12
5.3
- noun
- /dræft/
- US
:
trago
- He ordered a draft of the house ale while he waited for his dinner.
- a draft beer
- drink a draft
- order a draft
Examples
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I'll have a beer what ever you have on draft.
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"Here's to you, my love," he said, swallowing a draft of the schnapps, as she sipped hers.
Fiction book (1992) -
A draft beer. - Perfect. - Yes, sir.
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Sam took a deep draft of his drink.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Have some more of your lovely draft beer and you'll feel better.
Fiction book (1998) -
At a quarter to five, she was sitting in a booth at the Buckhorn nursing a draft beer.
Fiction book (1990) -
For those seeking a diverse selection of draft beer, Free State Brewing Co. is a more than viable option.
Blog text (17) -
I can't stand vermouth, so I decided to choose a draft beer, which I rarely finish.
Academic text (2005) -
Lowering his face to the frothy nectar, he gulped down the thick juice in one long draft.
Fiction book (1999) -
The bar offers a variety of beers on draft, including several local brews.
Synonyms
179
2.5
A small amount of strong alcoholic drink meant to be drunk quickly
165
1.0
A small amount of a drink taken into the mouth
40
3.1
A quick, large swallow of food or drink
23
6.5
A large quick drink taken in one swallow
3
2.5
Beer served from a keg through a tap instead of from a bottle or can
2
9.8
A small amount of alcohol that someone drinks
1
9.9
A drink that has alcohol or the act of drinking alcohol
Compounds
- Specialized
1
7.8
A boat with a bottom that does not go deep so it can move in shallow water
How Much
- US
12
5.3
59
1.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word draft comes from the old idea of draw 'to pull', as when you 'draw' liquid into your mouth, so a draft is a single long swallow of a drink.