ginger ale

noun

: a sweetened carbonated nonalcoholic beverage flavored mainly with ginger extract

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The iconic Katz's Delicatessen in New York City displayed the former president’s order, which consisted of two hot dogs, a pastrami sandwich, fries, a diet ginger ale and a decaf coffee, according to photos of the display. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Try a Rum Runner, or add a splash of liqueur to ginger ale with a squeeze of lemon juice. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 To finish, top with ginger ale and a sour gummy worm for good measure. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025 Soon after, Vernor opened his own pharmacy on Woodward Avenue, and its soda fountain became the first place in the world to buy Vernors ginger ale in 1866. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 July 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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ginger ale

noun
: a soft drink flavored with ginger

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