beverage
Americannoun
noun
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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
Explanation
A beverage is any type of drink. It's something you might offer a guest in your house; it's also the favorite moniker of companies that manufacture both soda and juice — they call themselves beverage companies. One of the most popular beverages in history is Coca-Cola, developed in 1886. Initially, Coke was called a brain tonic for intellectuals. Ingredients of the original recipe included coca leaves and cola nuts, and until 1909 contained small amounts of cocaine. Today, the Coca Cola company markets hundreds of beverages including soft drinks, juices, and sports drinks.
Vocabulary lists containing beverage
Example Sentences
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"Everything is big, even the Coke is big," Baghdad says, referring to the carbonated beverage.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
The beverage company best known for its coconut water has had a stellar year, gaining 142% over the past 12 months.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Bringing the people who influence drinks and beverage culture together to discuss the future of what’s happening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
But unlike some celebrity food and beverage ventures, Parton’s coffee brand feels less like a random endorsement and more like a natural extension of her public persona.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
In the beverage business, this is called a triangle test.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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