beverage

noun

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

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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Drink Caffeine The caffeine in coffee, tea, or other beverages might be more than just a morning pick-me-up. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025 That includes capsaicin in chili peppers, menthol, the tingling in response to carbonated beverages, and the production of tears in response to cutting onions. ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025 And a nod to our other favorite morning beverage: coffee. Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 Cruise lines have been hitting it out of the park with their food and beverage efforts of late, as high-concept restaurants from celebrity chefs is increasingly on the menu. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 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 7 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

beverage

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

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