ginger ale

noun

: a sweetened carbonated nonalcoholic beverage flavored mainly with ginger extract

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Sure, ginger ale may not seem like a very exciting drink on the ground. Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 Since the classic soda fountain drink has enjoyed a resurgence lately, Sprite Cherry could be a good swap for its traditional ginger ale base. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 The menu is full of twists-on-classics such as the Clean Dirty Martini, served with a frozen cube of olive juice, and the Ritz Pimms with, of course, many secret ingredients in addition to ginger ale, Champagne, and garnishes of fruit, cucumber, fresh mint and griottine cherries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 Top with ginger ale and stir gently. John Kell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ginger ale

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ginger ale was in 1818

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“Ginger ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginger%20ale. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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ginger ale

noun
: a soft drink flavored with ginger

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