unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
"After visiting a traditional Russian distillery, I bought a bottle of authentic vodka to taste its distinct, crisp flavor."
A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.
"She ordered a glass of vodka to enjoy its smooth, clean taste after dinner."
The word vodka comes from Russian, where it originally meant "little water." It is formed by combining the word for water with a suffix that creates diminutives.