Definition of "imperial" in English

adjective

1. Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.

2. Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.

3. Very grand or fine.

4. Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.

5. (in particular, of alcohol) Stronger than typical. (Derived from the name of Russian Imperial stout, a strong dark beer.)

   • Imperial pale ale, Imperial IPA, Imperial pilsner, Imperial milk stout, Imperial lager, Imperial mead

noun

1. A bottle of wine (usually Bordeaux) containing 6 liters of fluid, eight times the volume of a standard bottle.

2. (paper, printing) A writing paper size measuring 30 × 22 inches, or printing paper measuring 32 × 22 inches.

3. (card games, uncountable) A card game differing from piquet in some minor details, and in having a trump.

4. (card games, countable) Any of several combinations of cards which score in this game.

5. A crown imperial.

6. A tuft of hair on the lower lip (so called from its use by Napoleon III).

7. A kind of dome, as in Moorish buildings.

8. (historical) An outside or roof seat on a diligence or carriage.

9. (historical) A suitcase or trunk designed to be transported on the roof of a carriage.

10. (countable, uncountable) A variety of green tea.