quencher

noun

Definition of quenchernext
as in beverage
a liquid suitable for drinking marathon runners often find that plain water is the best quencher of all

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Recent Examples of quencher Garner’s original no-ice, pint-glass version is perfect for an anytime thirst quencher. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Didn’t get the Stanley tumbler or quencher on your wish list this year? — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 If so, but your bank account balks at such a journey, just binge all six episodes of Prime’s latest mood quencher. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 The non-greasy formula is enriched with lactic acid, shea butter and sodium hyaluronate, and is the perfect skin-quencher for post-summer revivals. — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 For a summer thirst-quencher, shake up a Bee’s Knees or an Airmail. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025 Sales soared when folks rushed to load their garages with 12-packs of their favorite thirst-quenchers. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quencher
  1. beverage
  2. drink
Noun
  • Three still out front hid behind a beverage cooler, Tarbet said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In that context, a twice-daily cup of tea feels less like a beverage and more like the kind of ritual many consumers are looking for.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of beverage
Noun
  • The family-friendly pool is fantastic, with drinks and bites for those who want to camp out there all day, and there’s plenty to explore, from the chef’s garden to the American Poet’s Maze on-site.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Refreshments will include traditional Mexican food, including tamales and a corn and chocolate drink.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink

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“Quencher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quencher. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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