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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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 Local 11 represents workers at the venue who largely work in food and beverage concessions, including cooks, servers and bartenders. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026 For the 16th year in a row, Dunkin' will give out a free donut on National Donut Day, Friday, June 5, with the purchase of any beverage. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Look for espresso drinks, teas, rotating seasonal beverages and pastries. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 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 31 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

beverage

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

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