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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Some drinks are so foundational to our understanding of mixed beverages that they’re less invented than discovered, like fire itself. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025 The resort's food and beverage program accommodates dietary restrictions as well. Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025 Green tea with lemon is a refreshing hot or cold beverage. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025 Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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beverage

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

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