beverage

noun

bev·​er·​age ˈbev-rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
ˈbe-və-
: a drinkable liquid

Examples of beverage in a Sentence

Beverages are listed on the back of the menu. would anyone like a beverage with their snack?
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The extract was approved for use in sports drinks, alcoholic beverages and teas. Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 Because whiskey, which originated over a thousand years ago, has since become very much a world beverage. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025 The kit comes complete with a sleek insulated bag and all the ingredients fans need to whip up the beverage. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 May 2025 Industries such as insurance, healthcare, medical distribution, waste management, lumber, groceries, beverages and telecom, among others, have remained up on the year. Josh Birkholz, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for beverage

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from beivre to drink, from Latin bibere — more at potable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beverage was in the 15th century

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“Beverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beverage. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

beverage

noun
bev·​er·​age ˈbev-(ə-)rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
: a liquid for drinking

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