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Noun
Early civilizations were known to enjoy a range of libations, such as beer, wine, and mead.—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025 The mead replaces the stout or lager in the traditional half-and-half recipe.—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 June 2025 Sip a flight of meads on tap or by the bottle at Silver Hand Meadery, or enjoy barrel-aged beers and craft lagers at Virginia Beer Co.
For some lighthearted fun, head to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 Or sip mead cocktails at the Haynes Homestead and the Honey Lounge, which also serves up cheese platters, housemade sourdough bread and weekly lunch specials.—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mead
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English mede, from Old English medu; akin to Old High German metu mead, Greek methy wine
Noun (2)
Middle English mede "meadow, clearing," going back to Old English mǣd — more at meadow
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of mead was
before the 12th century
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