ginger beer

noun

: a sweetened carbonated nonalcoholic beverage heavily flavored with ginger or capsicum or both

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Lime and simple syrup echoed the satisfying push and pull of a proper Gimlet, and a splash of homemade ginger beer gave a spice that lingers on the palate, a compelling closing argument for cocktails with fresh ingredients. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026 Top with a splash of ginger beer and garnish with a mint sprig. Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Mix with ginger beer, lime juice, and sweet tea in your favorite punch bowl when ready to serve. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 Pomegranate Ginger Sparkler Pomegranate juice plus ginger beer equals instant Valentine’s magic. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ginger beer

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ginger beer was in 1809

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“Ginger beer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginger%20beer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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