Liquor vs. Liquid — What's the Difference?

Consumed in Various Forms.

State of Matter.

Distilled Alcoholic Beverage.

Physical Properties.

Variety of Flavors.

Essential for Life.

Cultural and Social Significance.

Wide Range of Substances.

Higher Alcohol Content.

Varied Uses.

Liquor or spirit (also hard liquor, or distilled alcohol) is an alcoholic drink produced by distillation of grains, fruits, or vegetables that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation. The distillation process concentrates the liquid to increase its alcohol by volume.

A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a (nearly) constant volume independent of pressure. As such, it is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, gas, and plasma), and is the only state with a definite volume but no fixed shape.

Alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits.

The state of matter in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow and little or no tendency to disperse, and is amorphous but has a fixed volume and is difficult to compress.

Liquid in which something has been steeped or cooked.

Matter or a specific body of matter in this state.

Dress (leather) with grease or oil.

(Linguistics) A consonant articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel, such as English l and r.

Steep (something, especially malt) in water.

Of or being a liquid.

An alcoholic beverage made by distillation rather than by fermentation.

Melted by heating

A rich broth resulting from the prolonged cooking of meat or vegetables, especially greens. Also called pot liquor.

Condensed by cooling

An aqueous solution of a nonvolatile substance.

Flowing readily; fluid

A solution, emulsion, or suspension for industrial use.

Having a flowing quality without harshness or abrupt breaks

To steep (malt, for example).

(Linguistics) Articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel.

(Slang) To make drunk with alcoholic liquor. Often used with up

Clear and shining

(obsolete) A liquid, a fluid.

Existing as or readily convertible into cash

(obsolete) A drinkable liquid.

A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

A liquid obtained by cooking meat or vegetables (or both).

(phonetics) Any of a class of consonant sounds that includes l and r.

A parsley sauce commonly served with traditional pies and mash.

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.

Strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation; more broadly, any alcoholic drink.

Easily sold or disposed of without losing value.

In process industry, a liquid in which a desired reaction takes place, e.g. pulping liquor is a mixture of chemicals and water which breaks wood into its components, thus facilitating the extraction of cellulose.

Having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy.

A liquid in which something has been steeped.

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

(intransitive) To drink liquor, usually to excess.

(phonology) Belonging to a class of consonants comprised of the laterals and the rhotics, which in many languages behave similarly.

(transitive) To cause someone to drink liquor, usually to excess.

Fluid and transparent.

To grease.

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid.

Specifically, alcoholic or spirituous fluid, either distilled or fermented, as brandy, wine, whisky, beer, etc.

Being in such a state that the component molecules move freely among themselves, but have a definite volume changing only slightly with changes of pressure, and do not tend to separate from each other as the particles of gases and vapors do when the volume of the container is increased; neither solid nor gaseous; as, liquid mercury, in distinction from mercury solidified or in a state of vapor.

A solution of a medicinal substance in water; - distinguished from tincture and aqua.

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

To supply with liquor.

Pronounced without any jar or harshness; smooth; as, l and r are liquid letters.

To grease.

Fluid and transparent; as, the liquid air.

Distilled rather than fermented

Clear; definite in terms or amount.

A liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process;

In cash or readily convertible into cash without loss of principle; - said of assets, such as bank accounts, or short-term bonds tradable on a major stock exchange.

The liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked

A substance whose parts change their relative position on the slightest pressure, and therefore retain no definite form; any substance in the state of liquidity; a fluid that is not gaseous and has a definite volume independent, of the container in which it is held. Liquids have a fixed volume at any given pressure, but their shape is determined by the container in which it is contained. Liquids, in contrast to gases, cannot expand indefinitely to fill an expanding container, and are only slightly compressible by application of pressure.

A letter which has a smooth, flowing sound, or which flows smoothly after a mute; as, l and r, in bla, bra. M and n also are called liquids.

A substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

The state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility

A substance in the fluid state of matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume

A frictionless non-nasal continuant (especially `l' and `r')

Filled or brimming with tears;

Clear and bright;

Changed from a solid to a liquid state;

Smooth and flowing in quality; entirely free of harshness;

Yielding; lacking any hint of hardness;

Smooth and unconstrained in movement;

In cash or easily convertible to cash;

Unlike beer or wine, which are fermented, liquor is distilled, resulting in higher alcohol content.

Liquor is an alcoholic drink produced by distillation of grains, fruits, or vegetables that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation.

A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a (nearly) constant volume independent of pressure.

No, liquor can also be made from fruits, vegetables, and even dairy.

Yes, substances can change state; for example, water becomes ice (solid) when frozen and steam (gas) when boiled.

No, many liquids, such as chemicals or sea water, are not safe for consumption.

While liquids generally maintain volume, their viscosity and vapor pressure can change with temperature and pressure.

Yes, liquor can be used in cooking, medicinal tinctures, and as a disinfectant.

A liquid's boiling point is determined by its chemical composition and atmospheric pressure.

Liquids like water are crucial for life, supporting ecosystems, agriculture, and human consumption.

Liquor is primarily consumed for enjoyment and social reasons, often appreciated for its flavors and effects.

No, the flow rate of liquids varies depending on their viscosity; for example, syrup flows slower than water.

The alcohol content (ABV) in liquor varies widely but is generally higher than in beer or wine, often around 40%.

This depends on the chemical properties of the liquids, such as polarity and solubility.

The flavor of liquor can be enhanced through aging in barrels, adding spices, or blending with other ingredients.