1. a liqueur made from the dried peel of bitter oranges, typically orange-colored and sweet
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the liqueur brand or origin; also spelled curacao without the cedilla
2. an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Usage: proper noun; geographic location

Examples

• The bartender added a splash of curaçao to the cocktail for color and flavor.
• Blue curaçao is a popular ingredient in tropical drinks.
• She ordered a margarita made with orange curaçao.
• Curaçao is known for its beautiful beaches and Dutch colonial architecture.
• The liqueur gets its name from the island of Curaçao, where it originated.