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bourbon

[boor-buhn, bawr-, bohr-, boor-bawn, bur-buhn] / ˈbʊər bən, ˈbɔr-, ˈboʊr-, burˈbɔ̃, ˈbɜr bən /


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The show follows Leva Bonaparte from Bravo’s “Southern Charm” and the staff at her businesses, Republic Lounge & Garden and Bourbon ‘n’ Bubbles Restaurant & Bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Banished by the restored Bourbon monarchy, David went into exile in Brussels in January 1816.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

His thought processes recall Talleyrand’s description of the Bourbon kings: “They forgot nothing and they learned nothing.”

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Raise your glass to Jim Gaffigan for being THE pre-party for Thanksgiving with his latest offering, “Live From Old Forester: The Bourbon Set.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

When they were still well out from shore, a pilot boat came to meet the Henry, and the pilot conducted them to anchorage a mile off Bourbon.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham