beverage

noun

bev·​er·​age ˈbev-rij 

ˈbe-və-

: a drinkable liquid

Synonyms of beverage

• drink

Examples of beverage in a Sentence

Beverages are listed on the back of the menu.

would anyone like a beverage with their snack?

Recent Examples on the Web

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The couple’s eldest son, Chuck Wooler, was also established in the beverage industry at that time, managing one of the largest on-premise beer routes in Las Vegas. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

This growth is driven by increasing demand for natural food colors, color-changing beverages, health supplements, and organic skin care products. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

If the festival opens, food and beverage service will be limited, the children’s area will not be available and portions of the park may be wet or muddy. — Yvonne Zusel, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for beverage

• leverage

Kids Definition

beverage

noun

bev·​er·​age ˈbev-(ə-)rij 

: a liquid for drinking