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

The guest-facing Every Day Is Earth Day program rewards guests who skip housekeeping with a $10 daily food-and-beverage credit. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

In the following email Q&A, Ken Gillett, president of Irvine Company Retail Properties, talks about his company’s buildup in food and beverage over the past 10 to 15 years and its impact on shopping destinations. —David Moin, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

The World of Coca-Cola announced on social media that beverage dispensers at its Taste It! —Andre Butso, AJC.com, 22 May 2026

Distiller Théron Regnier and beverage director Hope Ewing lead guests through cocktails made with experimental spirits, while a host shares tales, legends and histories behind the ingredients and flavors. —Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 22 May 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