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

All we will need are headsets, food and beverages!

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Notwithstanding their differing beverage choices, the author is a fan, praising Mr. Paulson’s performance as Treasury secretary.

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Fast food and beverage companies say they need to watch out for consumer concerns about contaminants in produce and packaging.

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It also unsuccessfully lobbied for PepsiCo to separate its food and beverage businesses.

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Guinness, owned by the beverage conglomerate Diageo, is no less exacting about other elements of service.

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Related Words

• drink
• liquor