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julep

[ˈdʒuːləp]

julep Definition

  • 1a sweet drink made by mixing crushed ice with fruit juice, sugar, and sometimes alcohol
  • 2a sweet syrupy medicine

Using julep: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "julep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I ordered a mint julep at the bar.

  • Example

    She took a spoonful of the cough julep to soothe her throat.

julep Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for julep

Phrases with julep

  • a cocktail made with peach nectar, bourbon, and mint

    Example

    The bartender recommended the peach julep as a refreshing summer drink.

  • a sweet syrupy medicine used to treat coughs and sore throats

    Example

    The pharmacist recommended a cough julep for my persistent cough.

  • a cocktail made with bourbon, sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves

    Example

    The Kentucky Derby is famous for its mint juleps.

Origins of julep

from Persian 'gulab', meaning 'rosewater'

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Summary: julep in Brief

The term 'julep' [ˈdʒuːləp] refers to a sweet drink made by mixing crushed ice with fruit juice, sugar, and sometimes alcohol. It can also refer to a sweet syrupy medicine, such as a cough julep. Examples include the peach julep, a cocktail made with peach nectar, bourbon, and mint, and the mint julep, a classic cocktail made with bourbon, sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves.