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everclear

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any home-brewed distilled grain alcohol, especially one with a very high concentration of alcohol (such as 90-some percent, that is, 180-some proof); but generally not one rife with impurities or adulterants.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, dated, humorous, uncountable

Qualifier: genericized trademark

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: white lightning, moonshine, mountain dew; rectified spirit, neutral spirit, neutral alcohol

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: jet fuel, white lightning, moonshine, mountain dew, rectified spirit, neutral spirit, neutral alcohol

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: spirits, hard liquor, strong drink, hard drink, liquor, booze, drink, beverage

History

Etymology

From a brand name, from ever + clear.