IPA

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noun (1)

ˌī-(ˌ)pē-ˈā 

plural IPAs

: a pale ale made with extra hops : india pale ale

American beers, especially IPAs, are still quite hoppy …

—Lauren Buzzeo

IPA

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noun (2)

ˌī-(ˌ)pē-ˈā 

: an alphabet designed to represent each human speech sound with a unique symbol

IPA

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abbreviation

individual practice association

Examples of IPA in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As for pairing, chef suggests their Conquistador red wine or the blood orange IPA. —The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024

Runner-up: Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA Decently hoppy with a back end of grapefruit that’s a bit too bitter to be enjoyable. —Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024

At the Mission Valley location, Puesto brews six beers that are Mexican-inspired and range from lagers and ambers to an IPA. —The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024

Michael Oxton, co-founder of Night Shift Brewing says the perfect beer pairing is hop-forward like their Santilli IPA. —Jillian Dara, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024

Ignoring these hosannas was a mistake, if this stunning IPA is any indication. —Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024

Russian River Brewing’s cult fave, Pliny the Younger, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a landmark for a triple IPA that makes an appearance for just two weeks at the brewery each year. —Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024

On tap: awards in 32 categories, vendor’s expo, limited-edition IPA. —Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024

Other beers available included the K9 Kolsch, Wheat Dreams Hefeweizen, a hazy Big Paws IPA, Big Bad Barley Wine and the Big Ben, an imperial stout. —Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

India Pale Ale

Noun (2)

International Phonetic Alphabet

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1893, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1933, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

IPA

abbreviation

independent practice association; individual practice association

Note: An independent practice association is made up of a group of physicians in private practice who join in an association that contracts with a managed health-care plan (as an HMO) to provide medical services to patients enrolled in the plan.