"We poured a glass of sake to accompany our meal of sushi."
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A class of Japanese rice wines made from polished rice and typically about 20% alcohol by volume.
In plain English: Sake is Japanese rice wine that people drink during celebrations and meals.
"They gathered together for an evening sake to celebrate her birthday."
Usage: Use the phrase "for [something]'s sake" to express a reason for acting in someone's best interests rather than using it as an excuse. Avoid confusing this noun with the verb form of "seek," which means to look for something actively.
Example Sentences
"They gathered together for an evening sake to celebrate her birthday."noun
"I bought some sake for dinner last night because we were having Japanese food."noun
"She drank her medicine every morning for the sake of her health."noun
"We went to the meeting for the sake of our company's reputation."noun
The word "sake" comes from Old English, where it originally meant a cause, lawsuit, or dispute. Its roots trace back to Proto-Indo-European, referring to the act of investigating an affair or matter.