nectars

noun

plural of nectar
as in beverages

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  1. beverages
  2. liquors
  3. libations
  4. spirits
  5. alcohols
  6. drinkables
  7. drinks
Noun
  • Coffee, tea and other hot beverages increased about 75 cents.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026
  • With their new energy drinks, the Trumps join fellow young influencers like Emma Chamberlain, Logan Paul, Alex Cooper, and Alix Earle—all of whom have launched or collaborated on their own caffeinated beverages in recent years.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Definition of beverages
Noun
  • Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Definition of liquors
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 libations
Noun
  • Further lifting Toohey’s spirits is his former high school roommate Lachlan Olbrich.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Space opened up and despite trailing, Argentine spirits were lifted.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Definition of alcohols
Noun
  • Salads, sammies and charcuterie plates can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio with its boundless views of the Capay Valley, and the retail side of the operation sells all manner of olive oil and other drinkables/comestibles.
    — David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Definition of drinkables
Noun
  • Make simple shifts such as limiting soda and sugary drinks and snacks while focusing on healthy meals and having a treat at the end of the day.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • The hot queso frito loaded with Oaxaca cheese, salsa negra, pico, cilantro, and tortillas is richer and exactly the kind of dish that loosens up a group after a second round of drinks.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of drinks
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