mead

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈmēd 

: a fermented beverage made of water and honey, malt, and yeast

mead

2 of 2

noun (2)

archaic

: meadow

Examples of mead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There will be live music; aerialist shows; art and nature crafts; a beer and mead garden (proceeds benefit Denver Urban Gardens); and a vendor village of local makers selling honey, botanicals and handmade goods. —Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025

Tips to eat like a Viking To make the most of a modern-day Viking diet, Harris-Pincus suggests skipping the mead while stealing some of the smarter habits. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025

This was the puzzle: Odin has challenged five Norse gods—Thor, Loki, Freyja, Tyr, and Baldur—to each build their own mighty mead hall in Valhalla. —Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Early civilizations were known to enjoy a range of libations, such as beer, wine, and mead. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025

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

Rhymes for mead

• bead
• bleed
• brede
• breed
• cede
• creed
• deed
• feed
• freed
• greed
• heed
• keyed

Kids Definition

mead

1 of 2 noun

ˈmēd 

: an alcoholic drink made of water, honey, malt, and yeast

mead

2 of 2 noun

archaic

: meadow

Etymology

Noun

Old English medu "the beverage mead"

Noun

Old English mæd "meadow"

Biographical Definition

Mead

biographical name

ˈmēd 

Margaret 1901–1978 American anthropologist