dram

Example Sentences

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Oddly, Sphere’s “Oz” loses a dram of its spellcraft once audiences touch down in Munchkinland.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

It was, after all, an illegal dram shop during Prohibition and the need for secrecy was essential, especially since the queer patrons themselves were breaking the law by openly existing in public.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2025

White has just played 90. b2-b3 when the dram really kicks in.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2022

In 2017 a Swiss hotel drew notice for selling the world’s most expensive dram to a Chinese tourist.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2022

“It was some broken wittles—that’s what it was—and a dram of liquor, and a pie.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens