What does OAKED mean?
Word: oaked
- Parts of Speech: Adjective, Verb
- Definitions:
- Adjective: (of wine or spirits) aged in oak barrels, which imparts flavor and aroma to the drink.
- Verb: past tense and past participle of "oak," meaning to store or age in oak barrels.
- Pronunciations:
- US: /oʊkt/
- UK: /əʊkt/
- Origin and Usage: The word "oaked" originates from the verb "oak," which dates back to the 14th century. It is commonly used in the wine and spirits industry to describe drinks that have been aged in oak barrels, which can impart a variety of flavors and aromas to the drink. The term can also be used to describe the process of aging or storing other products, such as beer or tea, in oak barrels.
- Synonyms: barrel-aged, woody, smoky, spicy, vanilla, toasty, charred, caramelized
- Related Words: oakum, oaken, oaker, oaken, oaker
- Example Sentences:
- The oaked Chardonnay had a distinct vanilla flavor and aroma.
- The whiskey was oaked for three years, giving it a smoky finish.
- He decided to oak his homemade beer to give it a unique flavor.
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