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

Food and beverage companies now offer more high-fiber products, from popcorn to soda. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 11 July 2026

The majority of ingredients in the food and beverage program at Wildflower are sourced directly from the property’s on-site farm, so every creative item on the menu is extremely fresh and delicious. — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Hot beverages Plenty of people are familiar with the experience of having to poop right after drinking coffee. — Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026

Customers can choose from seven beverage categories, including coffee, energy drinks, fizz sodas, teas, lemonades, smoothies and shakes. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 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