spirits

1. 1
   nounAustraliaNew ZealandUKcountableplural

   Strong alcoholic drinks made by distilling, like whiskey, gin, and vodka.

   Like the strongest drinks on the shelf, much stronger than beer.

   The shop sells wine, beer, and spirits.

   He poured some spirits over ice before dinner.

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2. 2
   noun

   Plural of spirit. Use this form when talking about more than one spirit.

   Many people believe that spirits live in old houses.

   The children were scared of the spirits in the story.

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular present of spirit. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   She spirits the documents away before anyone notices.

   He quietly spirits his savings into a hidden account.

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