ales

noun

Definition of alesnext
plural of ale
as in beers

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  1. beers
  2. brews
  3. wines
  4. cocktails
Noun
  • Tool Shed beers were selected in all three of the beer categories WestJet wanted.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Included in your stay are two beers from the lower-level brewery, a lofted kaleidoscope of a spot that brews Ringling Original, a light beer crafted from a secret recipe unearthed in the brewery’s floorboards.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of beers
Noun
  • From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of brews
Noun
  • For many years these wines have represented some of the best price-quality value in Italian wine.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
    — Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of wines
Noun
  • Eight interconnecting venues offer everything from French-Japanese fusion, an oyster and ceviche bar, poolside cocktails, and a replica speakeasy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The first floor of the 929 building is home to a new restaurant, Remedy, which will serve coffee and pastries, then shift to lunch service and then later serve wine and cocktails in the evenings.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of cocktails
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“Ales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ales. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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