Beverage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛv.ə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beverage is a noun meaning A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water.
Meaning
A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water.
More Meanings
- (British, slang, archaic) (A gift of) drink money.
Example Sentences
alcoholic beverage
carbonated beverage
[W]here coffee is used as a constant beverage, the gravel and the gout are scarcely known.
He knew no Beverage but the flowing Stream; / His taſteful well-earn'd Food the ſilvan Game, […]
Word Forms
- beverages
- beveridge
Synonyms for beverage
Depending on context, synonyms include beveridge, drink, libation, liquor, potable, potation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include potable, drinkable, drink, brew, wine, cola.
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Sources & Attribution
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