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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 new beverages are likely to spread more widely; the company already introduced a similar drink menu in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Turkey and other markets. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Shortly after the Clooneys welcomed their twins in 2017, George and Rande sold their Casamigos tequila brand for $1 billion to British beverage giant Diageo. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Free beer, wine and other beverages will be available for guests. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Part beverage shop, part fast-food restaurant, Dunkin’ used to be known as Dunkin’ Donuts. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beverage
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drink
Noun
  • At Saksey’s, a cocktail bar in Detroit, the Sarti Spritz has become one of the bar’s top-selling drinks since hitting menus last month.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Serafina, the resort boutique, stocks everything from sunscreen, bathing suits, sandals, and cover-ups to grab-and-go snacks and drinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of drink

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“Beverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beverage. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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