beverage

noun

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

Synonyms of beverage

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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One officer spotted an open alcoholic beverage near Martinez but directed the car to keep moving and turn to the left. Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026 Lake and Porter counties have also been asked to adopt a 1% food and beverage tax, and Lake County has been asked to pass a 5% innkeepers tax. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 The happy hour includes appetizers and beverages. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026 The benefit for us was the food and beverage sales at the venue and from dinners people had at Humphreys restaurant before the concerts. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

beverage

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

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