arak

noun

ar·​ak

variant spelling of arrack

: an Asian alcoholic beverage like rum that is distilled from a fermented mash of malted rice with toddy or molasses

Examples of arak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enjoy luscious libations that feature elements like fragrant lemongrass, fresh tamarind or Bali’s arak, each one showcasing the innovative skills of the bartenders. — Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Yudiawan also distills his own arak, or palm wine, and produces artisanal sea salt and a type of palm-sugar syrup known as juruh. — Tjok Maya Kerthyasa, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2022

The guests are gathering in the orange-scented air for their first arak of the evening. — New York Times, 11 Nov. 2020

Geographical Definition

Arāk

geographical name

ä-ˈräk  ə-ˈrak 

city in western Iran southwest of Tehran