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

As a McGill University publication explained in 2022, the degree of fizziness of a soda is due, at least in part, to how easily carbon dioxide bubbles can form in the beverage. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Not all food and beverage prices increased across the Disneyland resort. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026

Texas breweries and distilleries are featured in the beverage program, including spirits, cocktails and beer native to the Lone Star State. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Jazz-up the inside of a clear glass vessel to make a beverage look extra special. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 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