beverage

noun

bev·​er·​age ˈbev-rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
ˈbe-və-
Synonyms of beveragenext
: a drinkable liquid

Synonyms of beverage

Examples of beverage in a Sentence

Beverages are listed on the back of the menu. would anyone like a beverage with their snack?
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Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, low-back chairs and picnic items, while food trucks will be on-site offering a variety of bites and beverages for purchase. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 The area where the top screws onto the mouth of your water bottle can accumulate germs and beverage residue. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 The weather will be similar to Thursday, a great night to fire up the grill or enjoy a beverage on the porch before the showers come in late. Bill Kelly, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 The must-order beverage is Adamson’s special-recipe draft root beer. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beverage

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of beverage was in the 15th century

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“Beverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beverage. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

beverage

noun
bev·​er·​age ˈbev-(ə-)rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
: a liquid for drinking

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