ginger ale

noun

: a sweetened carbonated nonalcoholic beverage flavored mainly with ginger extract

Examples of ginger ale in a Sentence

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Canada Dry is most well known for its ginger ale, the first product the company released over a century ago in 1904. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025 But most commercial ginger ale beverages do not contain any actual ginger, just artificial flavorings. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025 Dramamine’s site also recommended that passengers try to relax, stay away from greasy or spicy foods, avoid digital screens and reading materials and ask for ginger ale from the beverage cart. Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 Boys said her friend has been stressed further because her son only takes his medicine with a sip of ginger ale. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ginger ale

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ginger ale was in 1818

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“Ginger ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginger%20ale. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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ginger ale

noun
: a soft drink flavored with ginger

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