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

Still, he couldn’t resist the comforts of the warm beverage, and, plagued by the insatiable thirst of his displaced soul, he took a sip.

From Literature

Each astronaut is permitted two flavored beverages a day, including coffee.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now in its 25th year, Coachella is bigger than ever before, with a food and beverage program to match.

From Los Angeles Times

Businesses from retail to finance to food and beverage have poured millions into AI, but applying the technology in a way that boosts a company’s bottom line is a different story.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Energy remains one of the most attractive growth areas in beverage,” Celsius Chief Executive John Fieldly said during a call with analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• drink
• liquor