ALE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

ale

noun

Definition of ale

as in beer

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Recent Examples of ale 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 These soldiers of sunshine had merely consumed all the lager, ale and Guinness. — Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ale

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This includes one drink per person (sangria, beer, soda or house wine), a choice of starters, a first course, a paella to share and dessert.

— Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
The California Botanic Garden, outdoor arts series Living Earth and microbrewery Solarc will collaborate to present a concert within the garden’s Forest Pavilion, featuring beer made from native plants collected at the garden.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
My local adult beverage store once sent me a birthday card with a discount on my favorite brew!

— Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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Choose a cabin surrounded by woods for hiking; a cottage perched on the sea for water sports; a farmhouse near the vineyards for wine-tasting.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
The new, 115,000 square-foot store is expected to employ around 450 people and will sell a variety of food, including produce, baked goods, deli products and will offer a selection of wine and beer.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wine

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Service types often include a formal sit-down dinner reception, a buffet dinner service, a family-style dinner, or a more minimal cocktail offering without a full dinner.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
For instance, one woman is clearly having a (beach) ball hanging with her mom for her 31st summer, sipping cocktails and shopping.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026

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