/buːz/
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Translation
An informal word for alcoholic drinks like beer and wine.
Word origin
From Middle Dutch busen, meaning to drink heavily; used in English slang since the Middle Ages.
- Origin
- Middle Dutch
- Root
- busen
Examples
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Booze is an informal word for alcoholic drinks.
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"Stay off the booze" means to stop drinking alcohol.
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Use booze with friends, not in formal writing.
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