beverage

noun

ˈbev-rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
Definition of beveragenext
as in drink
a liquid suitable for drinking would anyone like a beverage with their snack?

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Recent Examples of beverage The actress is reportedly shutting down some of her beverage lines. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026 Gains came across the board, with cooking and beverage sales up 37% and beauty up 46%, leaving the company well positioned for the holiday season, especially as lower gas prices give consumers more spending power. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 The stronger backbone resulting from the acquisition will also lay the groundwork for Chalco Technologies to branch out into food and beverage, beauty, design and automotive, the company said. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Returning beverages include the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte and Gingerbread Chai. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beverage
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drink
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  • A week prior to her death, Rogers had been picked up by police in the middle of the night after leaving her home without her parents’ knowledge and stealing a drink from a gas station.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This multifunctional workhorse pulls double duty as a grill for outdoor dining and can even serve as a cooler for drinks when the flame’s out.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Beverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beverage. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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