beverage

American  

[bev-er-ij, bev-rij] / ˈbɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈbɛv rɪdʒ /

noun

1. any potable liquid, especially one other than water, as tea, coffee, beer, or milk.

   The price of the meal includes a beverage.

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beverage British  

/ ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ /

noun

1. any drink, usually other than water

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Etymology

Origin of beverage

1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French beverage, bevarage, equivalent to be ( i ) vre to drink + -age -age

Example Sentences

Ultimately, if a bigger sandwich gets customers in the door — and those diners complement their purchase with a side of fries and a beverage — then it all works out to a restaurant’s advantage, he said.

From MarketWatch

Consumers are still watching their spending amid economic uncertainty, competition in beverages is intensifying, and much of Starbucks’ margin recovery depends on execution still underway.

From Barron's

This year’s lineup features 10 products across the food and beverage sectors, all chosen by TJ’s customers.

From Salon

The changes could have big repercussions for food and beverage companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Together, these findings point to tea as a beverage with broad potential to support long-term health.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• drink
• liquor