beverage

[bev-er-ij, bev-rij]

noun

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

   The price of the meal includes a beverage.

beverage

/ ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ /

noun

1. any drink, usually other than water

Word History and Origins

Origin of beverage¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of beverage¹

C13: from Old French bevrage , from beivre to drink, from Latin bibere

Example Sentences

The company is also registered in Florence, Italy, but as a specialised wholesaler of food, beverages and tobacco.

From BBC

Pasadena police said that three people were injured in the attack after Zavala reportedly became agitated due to a spilled beverage.

From Los Angeles Times

The next revolution in beverages might be out of this world — literally.

From Salon

In the wake of the first day of fall, I took it upon myself to try all the autumnal foods and beverages available at my local TJ’s in New York City.

From Salon

Speaking last year, the company's chief executive Atsushi Katsuki said it was aiming to double its share of of beverages with zero or low alcohol to 20% of its overall beverage sales.

From BBC

Related Words

• drink 
• liquor