1. a cocktail made with crème de cacao, cream, and brandy or gin
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the classic cocktail
2. a person named Alexander; used as a proper name
Usage: proper noun; common given name

Examples

• She ordered an alexander at the bar.
• The alexander is a smooth, creamy dessert cocktail.
• Alexander the Great was one of history's most famous military leaders.
• My friend Alexander just moved to the city.
• The recipe for an alexander typically calls for equal parts of its three main ingredients.