soju

noun

so·​ju ˈsō-ˌjü How to pronounce soju (audio)
: Korean vodka distilled usually from rice or sweet potato

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There will also be an extensive selection of wines and spirits, with a special focus on Korean soju and Japanese sake. Shawna Chen, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025 Volcano also serves bubble tea, soju, sake, white and red wines, craft cocktails and snow ice for dessert. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025 Urban District Market is home to 12 new restaurants and a soju distillery called LaBARatory. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 The 70-seat joint will also expand upon Daughter’s liquor license with a menu that focuses on beer, wine and soju. Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soju

Word History

Etymology

Korean

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soju was in 1951

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“Soju.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soju. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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