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nectar

noun

Definition of nectar

as in beverage

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Recent Examples of nectar The perfume opens with a bright pop of dragon fruit nectar, then settles into smooth vanilla with subtle peony undertones. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Many experts still recommend that monarch supporters give the butterflies their best shot by planting native milkweeds and nectar plants. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Mānuka honey is a specific type of honey made from the nectar of the mānuka tree blossoms in New Zealand. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2026 Edgar-Jones was later photographed in a graphic t-shirt featuring an airbrushed hummingbird drinking nectar from an hibiscus flower. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nectar

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Eco effort The property holds Green Key certification and runs initiatives such as rainwater collection for irrigation, reduction of single-use plastics, composting partnerships, and sustainable sourcing of food and beverages.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The appetite for beauty-from-within products — from functional beverages that support gut health like Poppi, to drinkable skincare like Kylie Jenner’s K20 electrolyte brand — can be seen in their continuous rollout.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of beverage

Noun

Meanwhile, hospital shares rose on the possibility that funding for several government programs could be restored or boosted, while liquor companies and others buffeted by tariffs rose on hopes for relief.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Passengers spent Monday night emptying their liquor cabinets at a ship-wide party.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of liquor

Noun

Kurtz also pointed to declines in cities like San Francisco, which is moving to support more sober-living options, housing that bans drugs and alcohol.

— Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
The founders saw an opportunity to create a product that could be enjoyed with or without alcohol, so no one at the gathering had to feel left out.

— Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of alcohol

Noun

For now, the cocktail lounge menu offers classic libations, like an Old Fashioned and Moscow Mule.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Some riff on seltzer water, others on soda pops, while some reinvent heritage libations, like switchel and agua fresca—all while tasting ridiculously refreshing.

— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of libation

Noun

Vallow Daybell holds doomsday religious beliefs and has claimed that people in her life were possessed by evil spirits.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
This can be especially uncomfortable when the prevailing narrative holds its own special significance, but pondering such complexities strengthens our minds and our spirits.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

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

Definition of drink

Noun

Developing a coffee machine with plastic-free brew path was challenging, according to Caraway CEO Jordan Nathan.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Serving-size options are also a good thing, because some blends benefit from a concentrated 6-ounce brew, while others can hold up in a 10- or 12-ounce travel mug.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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