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overproof

overproof

7.8
An alcoholic spirit with more alcohol than usual
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌpruːf/
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  • When making cocktails, bartenders often use overproof rum for added potency.

Examples

  • Quarter an ounce Rum bar overproof back left, bottom shelf.

  • The recipe called for a splash of overproof rum to enhance the flavor of the drink.

  • Many tiki drinks include overproof rum to deliver a stronger kick.

How Strong

overproof
7.8
proof spirit
  • Specialized
8.4
spirit
55 2.5

Surface Forms

overproof singular
overproofs plural

Morphology

overproof = proof (semi-transparent) = over + proof

The composition 'over-' + 'proof' is regular, but the noun meaning depends on knowing 'proof' as an alcohol-strength term.

Etymology

Overproof as a noun names a spirit that has more alcohol; the word is made of over ('too much') and proof ('tested strength'). So an overproof bottle is one that goes beyond the standard 'proof' and is therefore very strong.