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How do you spell Liquor?

Correct spelling

liquor

Remember: LI-QUOR keeps 'qu' together, like 'question' - never split the qu!

Why is liquor spelled this way?

From Latin liquor, fluidity. LI-QUOR. Not 'liqour' or 'licqor'. The 'qu' stays together and the 'or' ending distinguishes it from 'liqueur'. In the US, liquor means distilled spirits; in the UK, it can mean any liquid.

Common misspellings of liquor

liqourlicqorliquerliqeur

Example

The bartender arranged bottles of liquor on the top shelf of the bar.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell liquor?+
The correct spelling is "liquor". Remember: LI-QUOR keeps 'qu' together, like 'question' - never split the qu!
Is it liqour or liquor?+
The correct spelling is "liquor", not "liqour".

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