noun
shot
A small serving of a concentrated drink.
She adds a shot of espresso to the warm milk.
Etymology
Shot developed as a name for a small serving of strong liquor. The precise origin of this quantity sense is uncertain.
More examples
- He ordered a shot of whiskey.
- The recipe calls for a shot of juice.
- They served small ginger shots.
Forms
shot · shots
Similar words
- measure
- More general and does not specify a small serving.