Noun: proof spirit proof spi-rit
- An alcoholic mixture containing 50% alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit
"The bartender used proof spirit as a base for the cocktail"
Derived forms: proof spirits
Type of: alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, booze [informal], inebriant, intoxicant, juice [N. Amer, informal]
Encyclopedia: Proof spirit