nectar

noun

Definition of nectarnext
as in beverage

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Recent Examples of nectar To a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, add tequila, fresh watermelon juice or purée, the juice of one lime, agave nectar, and fresh mint. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 Bright Colors The flowers that wasps visit for nectar are typically yellow and white and therefore any object, including clothing in those colors, is appealing to them. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 The brand's modern take on the fruit elevates its nectar with bold notes of leather and oud. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Craft cocktails, like the high heat margarita (tequila Ocho Plata, agave nectar, lime juice, jalapeño syrup and prickly pear syrup) are $10. — Jenna Thompson june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nectar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
  1. beverage
  2. liquor
  3. alcohol
  4. libation
  5. spirits
  6. drink
  7. brew
Noun
  • Hot beverages Plenty of people are familiar with the experience of having to poop right after drinking coffee.
    — Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026
  • Customers can choose from seven beverage categories, including coffee, energy drinks, fizz sodas, teas, lemonades, smoothies and shakes.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of beverage
Noun
  • Guns, liquor, darkness and a 300-pound goat-man supposedly in pain.
    — Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Guests get wooden chips to trade in for liquor at the whiskey-centric bar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • The concrete bleachers around the basketball court was teeming with trash, plastic cups, and bottles of alcohol.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • Customers can also upgrade from well alcohol to more premiere brands for $4.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Mixologist will set table with libations mixed up from 18th century recipe, while setting scene with tales of the past and historical facts tied to the spirits being served.
    — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026
  • One bartender was seen downing a Red Bull before hopping back in to care for the steady stream of customers seeking libations.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of libation
Noun
  • Camilla appeared in good spirits despite the recent royal drama surrounding Prince Harry and his visit to the United Kingdom.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Christie’s similarly posted its best results ever for wine and spirits sales.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • Charlotte is having drinks at the hotel bar with a couple of colleagues when Sugar confronts her.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • The dessert chain has an expansive menu that includes cakes, crêpes, freshly made Belgium waffles, funnel cakes and hot and iced drinks.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • These unique metro Atlanta cafes argue that a great coffee shop can be about more than just a great brew.
    — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • The shepherd observed as Underwood boiled and stirred and filtered his brew.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of brew

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