Phrase guide

triple sec

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of several triple-distilled liqueurs flavoured with fruit e.g. Curaçao, Cointreau, and Grand Marnier.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A branded liqueur from Curaçao flavoured with orange peel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

type of curacao having higher alcoholic content

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: orange liqueur

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French triple sec (“triple dry”).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: triple sec — any of several triple-distilled liqueurs flavoured with fruit
  • French: triple sec — any of several triple-distilled liqueurs flavoured with fruit
  • Russian: трипл-се́к (tripl-sék) — any of several triple-distilled liqueurs flavoured with fruit
  • Finnish: triple sec — branded liqueur from Curaçao
  • French: triple sec — branded liqueur from Curaçao
  • Russian: трипл-се́к (tripl-sék) — branded liqueur from Curaçao