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

Central colleague cafes provide complimentary premium coffee and beverages, while gaming lounges with puzzles and tabletop games offer opportunities for hands-on breaks from screens. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Employees beverages without lids were on prep tables; beverages were thrown away. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

Unapproved employee beverage containers on the prep tables in the kitchen. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

For consumers like Fabian who can see the beverages as both a recreational and wellness option, the stakes are more immediate. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 4 Sep. 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