1. a unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of an ounce
2. a small amount of an alcoholic drink, especially whiskey
3. a unit of liquid measure equal to one-eighth of a fluid ounce
Usage: technical

Examples

• The recipe calls for two drams of vanilla extract.
• He poured himself a dram of scotch whiskey.
• The pharmacist measured out three drams of the medicine.
• She enjoyed a small dram before dinner.
• The old scale could measure down to a single dram.
• A dram of brandy warmed him on the cold night.