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 services, retail and gathering spaces will be located throughout the resort. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The beverage menu is made with slight tweaks to take away day drinks, like coffee and the bloody Mary, and add dinner libations, like a negroni and wine by the bottle (in rose, white or sparklin’). — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Coke is also investing in developing new beverages beyond its core soda offerings, including refreshers and dirty sodas. — Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

The brand specializes in coffee and other beverages, plus doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and wraps. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 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