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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Food and Drink With just one restaurant on-site, the hotel doesn't overcomplicate its food and beverage offering. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025 Details from shoes to your carry-on, and even your choice of beverage, tell a story. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages. Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 14 July 2025 Uncommon Coffee Roasters in downtown offers a variety of coffee and tea beverages, smoothies, more hot and cold drinks, baked goods, salads and sandwiches. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 July 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 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

beverage

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

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