beverage

noun

bev·​er·​age ˈbev-rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
ˈbe-və-
: a drinkable liquid

Examples of beverage in a Sentence

Beverages are listed on the back of the menu. would anyone like a beverage with their snack?
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Hammer & Nails also offers alcoholic beverages, but Brown Jr. doesn’t drink much during the season. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Built to contain 35 ounces of your favorite cold beverages, staying hydrated throughout the day just got so much easier. Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 So grab a beverage, a turkey sandwich, and your wallet or purse. Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 The double-walled bottle keeps your beverage at the perfect temperature, without imparting any nasty metal flavor. Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beverage 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from beivre to drink, from Latin bibere — more at potable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beverage was in the 15th century

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“Beverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beverage. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

beverage

noun
bev·​er·​age ˈbev-(ə-)rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
: a liquid for drinking

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