Dram
/dræm/noun
A small amount of something, especially a drink.
He drank a dram of whisky.
Often appears as...
- dram of whisky
- dram of liquor
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Common usage
Used most frequently to refer to alcoholic drinks, particularly spirits such as whisky or brandy.
After dinner, he enjoyed a small dram of brandy.
Pro Tip 2/3Scottish association
'Dram' is often associated with Scottish culture and whisky-drinking traditions.
Visitors to Scotland should try a dram of local whisky.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a precise measure
'Dram' is informal and not an exact quantity; it suggests a small, casual amount rather than a specific measure.
Just give me a dram of that syrup, please.
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