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dram Definition

dram (dram)

noun

  1. : abbrev. dr.
    1. a unit of weight, equal to ounce avoirdupois or 27.3437 grains (1.772 grams)
    2. a unit of weight, equal to ounce apothecaries' or 3 scruples (3.888 grams)
    3. fluid dram
  2. a small drink of alcoholic liquor
  3. a small amount of anything
  4. the basic monetary unit of Armenia

Etymology: ME < OFr dragme < ML dragma < L drachma: see drachma

DRAM Definition

DRAM (dē′ram′, dram)

noun pl. DRAMs

a random-access memory chip that must be recharged continually in order for stored data to be retained

Etymology: < d(ynamic) RAM

dram Synonyms

dram

n.

measure, sip, drop; see dose 1, drink 1.

dram Finance Definition
The currency unit of Armenia, comprised of 100 lumma.
DRAM Finance Definition
Shorthand for dynamic random access memory. A type of computer memory chip that is typically used in personal computers or large computers. DRAM needs to have its storage cells refreshed by giv-
ing it a new electronic charge every few milliseconds.
dram Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enjoy: Whatever takes your fancy After lunch or dinner, relax in the lounge bar where you can enjoy a dram from our impressive selection.
  • have: At last the crew can a have a dram, or two, or three.
  • include: They take about one hour and include a wee dram.
  • take: Always take a dram rather than a nip, the first is more generous.
  • drink: Drinking a dram of good health to the industry, he recorded the details of his Highland fling.
  • give: We then retired to the office, where we were given a generous dram of Benriach apiece.

Converse of subject

  • accompany: The evening meal is be accompanied by a wee dram to celebrate the occasion!

Adjective modifier

  • wee: His fondness of a wee dram was to be his undoing.
  • complimentary: And of course, at the end of your tour a complimentary dram will enable you to taste the culmination of all our labors.
  • few: After a tour of the distillery and grounds we were invited for a few drams in the Ship's Room.
  • fine: See you there for five fine drams to warm you.
  • free: There are currently seven working distilleries on the island, several of which offer guided tours and include a free dram!
  • good: And so its time for a toast - you needed a good dram to keep the chill away.

Noun used with modifier

  • dinner: Food Choice: A malt to drink as an after dinner dram.

Preposition: in

  • pub: Tom thanked the driver suggesting a dram in the pub as payment.

Preposition: of

  • eale: Hamlet's dram of eale " Doth all the noble substance of a doubt.
  • whiskey: On cooler evenings the fires are lit and you can unwind at the close of day with a dram of malt whiskey.
  • doth: The dram of leaven Doth all the noble substance of ' em sour.
  • whiskey: Duke Special Monday Mainstage Grab a wee dram of whiskey or light a cigarillo to get into the vibe of Duke Special.
  • night: Visit the Smooth Sweeter One page The Rich Spicy One - Joint winner of dram of the night!
dram Quotes

F and W gang thegither, Tak aff your dram!

—Burns, Robert