ALE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

ale

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Definition of ale

as in beer

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Recent Examples of ale Spicy sauces do well with a hazy IPA or American-style lager, and tamarind sauce goes nicely with a lighter golden or blonde ale. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 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 But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager. — Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026 Three signature beer varieties were poured by the craft brewery, including its Kit Kupker, an amber ale; Devil’s Paint Box, a West Coast IPA; and Honest Haze, a hazy IPA. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ale

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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.

— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

Early autumn brings calm water, regional wine events and a slower pace built for long lakeside lunches.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of wine

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The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
After a little explanation, the cocktail names usually click, building the anticipation.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of cocktail

Noun

Add the rye whiskey, mead or vermouth, Campari and orange bitters and shake to combine.

— Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The imaginative cocktails and mocktails are infused with fresh herbs and fruit and topped with a sprig of bougainvillea, while an on-site craft brewery produces mead and beer, made with spring water sourced on the property.

— Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

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