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

My local adult beverage store once sent me a birthday card with a discount on my favorite brew! — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Facts about the subject plants will be delivered while attendees paint and sip on a glass of wine or nonalcoholic beverage. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

The Call Her Daddy host, 31, previously discussed the inspiration behind starting the beverage line at the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit, per The Cut. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Modern Druidic offerings often take the form of (usually vegetarian) food and drink, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 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