soju

noun

so·​ju ˈsō-ˌjü How to pronounce soju (audio)
: Korean vodka distilled usually from rice or sweet potato

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By selling soft, custardy crown melon, crisp soju pears and caramel persimmons to customers around the world, Ikigai Fruits hopes to play a part in reversing the decline. Sarah Khan Jameson Montgomery Cathy Erway Lindsey Tramuta Jameson Montgomery Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025 The meal is ubiquitous across South Korea and beyond, often served alongside beer or soju, a clear, distilled Korean liquor made from rice and other starches. Irvin Zhang, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Blankets left on the floor, clothes scattered here and there, empty soju bottles rolling around in the corners. Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024 Chocolate cookies hit your sweet tooth and can also take the sting off a shot of soju. Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for soju 

Word History

Etymology

Korean

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soju was in 1951

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“Soju.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soju. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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