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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The Messi cocktail draws inspiration from the Argentine legend’s roots through the addition of yerba mate, a staple beverage throughout South America. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Why Expectations Didn’t Match the Results Before drinking anything, participants predicted how much relief each beverage would provide. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 Mold-like residue buildup was found on the shelves and walls of a Coca-Cola beverage cooler and syrup residue buildup was found on the bottom shelf inside a cooler. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Some of the beverages are inspired by the Marzolfs’ trips to Hawaii. Kansas City Star, 12 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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beverage

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

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