beverage
Americannoun
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beverages
plural
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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Yestin Duran, a 31-year-old beverage vendor, said she feared that "gangsters and robbers can cross over" more easily from Brazil.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Infante, who covers the beverage alcohol industry in his newsletter “Fingers,” has watched that distortion happen in real time.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Bream said the Modesto facility, which finishes and manufactures several types of beverage closures, will remain in operation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Steffi Cao argues that America’s favorite new beverage reveals a lot about the vibes economy.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Once, at an event she attended with Zemaye, the launch of a new beverage brand, she thought she saw Obinze walk past.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
LA28 organizers say all of those pavilions will be climate-controlled or shaded, featuring “Olympic Games-inspired décor, an L.A.-inspired food item and welcome drink, and additional food and beverages available for purchase.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
In a world where influencers warn of spiked cortisol levels and disrupted circadian rhythms, plenty of consumers are turning to prebiotic sodas, sugar-free beverages, and refreshers as substitutes.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
I’m referring to how our moods sour as summer comes to an end and coffee chains promote the gourd-flavored beverages.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Chicken offerings stood out abroad, the company said Tuesday, while Red Bull-infused energy drinks and other new beverages performed well in Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Along with devoting herself to campaigning for a ban on alcoholic beverages, Willard was also a strong advocate of women’s right to vote and an eight-hour workday.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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