mead

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a fermented beverage made of water and honey, malt, and yeast

mead

2 of 2

noun (2)

archaic
: meadow

Examples of mead in a Sentence

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Noun
The move to the 7,800-square-foot space will allow Loaded Dice to increase its beer production and taps, while also introducing wine, cider and mead options. Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2023 Intro to Hard Cider and Mead Making: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn to make your own cider or mead and experience an apple press demonstration. Corey Sheldon | , oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2023 In terms of history, mead predates both wine and beer. Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023 The outdoor event offers beer sampling from local breweries along with mead and wine tasting. San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2022 Fruit meads feature some of the most exotic names: Cyser is mead fermented with apples. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023 Joust don’t leave without trying mead and a turkey leg. Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023 Today, the unique flavors of beer, mead, and cider keep it a growing hotspot. Kellie Walton, Redbook, 14 Aug. 2023 The medieval English would infuse mead with herbs to alleviate a whole host of ailments. Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English mede, from Old English medu; akin to Old High German metu mead, Greek methy wine

Noun (2)

Middle English mede "meadow, clearing," going back to Old English mǣd — more at meadow

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mead was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mead. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

mead

1 of 2 noun
: an alcoholic drink made of water, honey, malt, and yeast

mead

2 of 2 noun
archaic
: meadow
Etymology

Noun

Old English medu "the beverage mead"

Noun

Old English mæd "meadow"

Biographical Definition

Mead

biographical name

Margaret 1901–1978 American anthropologist

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