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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Carlotto said the interior resembled a nightclub, with a counter staffed by bartenders and stocked with alcoholic beverages, a dance floor and a DJ. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025 The food and beverage industry is full of men, and Anne would go toe-to-toe with the best of them. Michael Nied, People.com, 19 June 2025 There is seating for only 12 passengers and the ride includes gourmet dining, free-flowing beverages, plus head and shoulder treatments. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025 However, some should be avoided, such as caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and sugary drinks. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025 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 26 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

beverage

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

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