(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.
Used in a Sentence
grappa
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for grappa.
Editorial note
It literally portrays Greek people as drinking grappa on the beach while hardworking Germans pay for their lifestyle.
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Quick take
(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of grappa gathered in one view.
(countable) A variety or serving of grappa.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for grappa.
noun
(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.
noun
(countable) A variety or serving of grappa.
Example sentences
It literally portrays Greek people as drinking grappa on the beach while hardworking Germans pay for their lifestyle.
The thread did support my suspicion that grappa hangovers are their own special category of hell though!
In France the equivalent of Italian Grappa is called Marc, in Spain they have the Orujo.
Just flew in to Venezia (Marco Polo) this morning, and have spent some time in Bassano del Grappa in the past.
Germans visiting Italy for vacation are of course sourcing good wine and Grappa there.
Some years ago, a friend introduced me to caffè corretto - espresso with grappa.
Based solely on my own grappa experiences, that may have been for the best.
Are we sure that the Grappa for drinking rather than say use as lighter fluid or for cleaning weapons?
A fairly strong one is 42%, same with most other alcohols, even grappa.
It’s compatible with the likes of SMS, Grappa and various other acceleration techniques.
Somewhere in the middle of the night, the heat in the room caused the stopper in the bottle of grappa to come loose.
Near Bassano del Grappa and currently studying at the University of Padova.
Quote examples
Grappa is delicious, yet it is surprising to see that it's used in an "official" cocktail.
"Rakija" would usually be translated as "fruit brandy" (but also overlaps with grappa, and then there are Croatian varieties which throw a lot of herbs and flowers in there) whereas arak, rakı and friends are most in the category of pasties, ouzo and sambuca in their flavoring.
>Their lead character in the Carmen Mola novels is detective Elena Blanco, a “peculiar and solitary woman, who loves grappa, karaoke, classic cars and sex in SUVs” How is anyone surprised that this series was written by three middle aged men, and not a woman?
Proper noun examples
Grappa can be a wonderful, bonding experience...
I'll drink most anything but I won't drink Grappa...
) under different names In Italy there are similar fruit spirits (or fruit brandy) but the most popular one is Grappa, which is distilled pomace.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use grappa in a sentence?
It literally portrays Greek people as drinking grappa on the beach while hardworking Germans pay for their lifestyle.
What does grappa mean?
(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.
What part of speech is grappa?
grappa is commonly used as noun.