Bourbon (noun)

1. A type of American whiskey, made mainly from corn and aged in charred oak barrels.
2. A cocktail made with bourbon whiskey.

Origin:

Late 18th century: named after bourbon county, kentucky, where it was first made.

Examples:

1. He ordered a bourbon on the rocks.
2. She mixed the bourbon with a splash of soda.
3. They sipped their bourbons in silence.
4. He served a bourbon and branch to the guest.
5. The bourbon was aged for 12 years.