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 beverage costs rose to $69.5 million, representing 29.2% of sales, compared to 30.2% in the previous year. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 On Veterans Day, a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft beverage for veterans and active-duty military with ID. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024 Also, bronze and silver Fun Pass holders will get a one-day upgrade to gold member food & beverage perks, receiving 50% off food and most drinks that day. Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 Food and Drink The food and beverage service, overseen by executive chef Angelus Karangwa, is absolutely top-notch and would fit well into any five-star resort in a major metropolitan area. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Beverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beverage. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

beverage

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

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