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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Guests will consume alcoholic beverages responsibly. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025 Limit consuming big meals, alcohol, and caffeine in the evening, as the body requires energy to digest food and process beverages or stimulants. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025 These days, the healthy beverage of choice is more likely to be a protein-and-collagen smoothie or a matcha latte whipped with some sort of non-dairy milk. Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025 The upscale full-service gaming resort has two different hotels, one fancy and one mid-range, the biggest slate of food and beverage options of any Tucson resort, a large spa and several live entertainment venues that draw big name performers. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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beverage

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

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