highball
pronunciation
How to pronounce highball in British English:
UK [ˈhaɪbɔ:l]
How to pronounce highball in American English:
US ['haɪbɔl]
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- Noun:
- a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass
Word Origin
- highball (n.)
- type of alcoholic drink, 1898, probably from ball "drink of whiskey;" high because it is served in a tall glass.
Example
- 1. Highball , you 're approaching minimum ejection altitude .
- 2. Would you have a highball or cocktail ?
- 3. They said she was at the highball last night .
- 4. Highball , did you just use your wingman as a decoy ?
- 5. Your highball is almost gone . May I freshen your drink ?