triple sec

noun

: a colorless orange-flavored liqueur

Examples of triple sec in a Sentence

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My favorite is a Ketel One lemon drop, no triple sec, more on the citrusy side, and of course with a Tajin rim. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2026 With Tahiti as its inspiration, the Vanilla Sky (vanilla vodka, orgeat, pineapple, triple sec and lime) is a creeper. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 In addition, Chili’s is offering a $7 Patrón Frozen Margarita made with Patrón Silver Tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026 Its basic ingredients include tequila, lime juice (ideally freshly squeezed), orange liqueur like triple sec, and usually salt on the rim. Mike Snider, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple sec

Word History

Etymology

from Triple Sec, a trademark

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of triple sec was in 1943

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“Triple sec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20sec. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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