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ale

noun

Definition of alenext
as in beer

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Recent Examples of ale This kolsch-style ale is infused with lemonade, black tea and raspberry puree. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 Because water was frequently unsafe and tea was politically boycotted, everyday favorites included rum punch, hard cider, and ale. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Food offerings can include turkey legs, giant pickles, ale and mocktails. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 The two-piece featured deep pink strings that formed a halter neck, along with pa ale pink triangle bikini top. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ale
  1. beer
  2. brew
  3. wine
  4. cocktail
  5. mead
Noun
  • Alaska, Washington, California, Oregon and Hawaii were in the bottom 10 for beer searches.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd revolted, showering the court with cups, beer cans and garbage.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of beer
Noun
  • Thus, the drinker of the ayahuasca brew can experience its psychoactive effects.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t leave without trying the cold brew tamarindo, where the fruit’s tartness plays against the bitterness of the coffee.
    — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of brew
Noun
  • Grab some marcona almonds, sardine skewers, and paquitos de jamon with a glass of wine or cava for happy hour.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Buying something nice for a host is a tricky affair—there’s no expectation to spend a lot of money, nor is there one to bring something other than a bottle of wine, really, but the people pleasers among us will resonate with this list.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • From sunset on—when the night comes alive amidst dazzling skyline lights—the space is complete with a seafood-forward small plates menu showing French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, complemented by a list of natural wines and craft cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY).
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cocktail
Noun
  • True to form, Bladee’s daggers land with a delivery as sweet and honeyed as mead in his ethereal voice.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Two days of metal, mead, free pinball and arcade games, and a cheese-curd street party.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Definition of mead

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“Ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ale. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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