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ale

noun

Definition of ale

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

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Noun

After a few kicks, the attackers finally gave up, leaving with the case of beer on the ground in front of me.

— Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Her husband, on the other hand, kept things a little more simple, wearing a green plaid shirt by Ami Paris with blue jeans and a baseball cap sporting the name of his alcohol-free beer brand, Bero.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

The baseline of drinks included here is pretty generous, from coffee and soft drinks, to cocktails and wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Americans can brew beer in their kitchens and make wine at home, but just try making a bottle of whiskey or gin — and people can run afoul of a federal law that dates back more than 150 years.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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Visit the palace and stroll through its exotic gardens, dine in the historic market square, and have a nightcap at a high-end cocktail bar for a taste of the true Monaco lifestyle.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Houston’s celebration takes place September 26-27 and features 50 food and beverage pros, plus wine and spirit pairings, craft cocktails, local vendors, live DJs, dance-offs, and interactive experiences.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

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