liquor

US /ˈlɪk.ɚ/
UK /ˈlɪk.ɚ/
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1.

alcoholic drinks, especially distilled spirits

:
He prefers hard liquor over beer or wine.
The store sells a wide variety of liquor.
2.

a liquid in which something has been steeped or cooked

:
The chef used the cooking liquor to make a rich sauce.
After boiling, drain the vegetables but save the liquor.