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Beverage

/ˈbɛv.ə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ · noun

Meaning

A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water.
  2. (British, slang, archaic) (A gift of) drink money.

Example Sentences

carbonated beverage
alcoholic beverage
He knew no Beverage but the flowing Stream; / His taſteful well-earn'd Food the ſilvan Game, […]
[W]here coffee is used as a constant beverage, the gravel and the gout are scarcely known.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does beverage mean?

Beverage means A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water..

What is a synonym for beverage?

Common synonyms include beverage, beveridge, drink, libation.

What is the opposite of beverage?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use beverage in a sentence?

carbonated beverage

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