concept   dram
culture   United States
statement   In the US, a dram can refer to a small amount of alcohol used in mixing cocktails.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dram United States A unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, equal to 1/16 of an ounce 1
2 dram United States A small amount of alcohol, often used in the context of mixing cocktails or taking a shot. 1
3 dram United States A small amount of liquid, typically used informally to refer to a small sip of whiskey or other alcoholic beverage. 1