ginger beer

American  

noun

1. a soft drink similar to ginger ale but containing more ginger flavor.

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ginger beer British  

noun

1. a slightly alcoholic drink made by fermenting a mixture of syrup and root ginger

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Etymology

Origin of ginger beer

First recorded in 1800–10

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• ginger ale vs. ginger beer

Example Sentences

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ginger beer

To spice up your dry Moscow Mule, try combining ginger beer and lime juice with a non-alcoholic sparkling cider.

From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026

The problem isn't just affecting beer, she adds, there are also shortages of Asahi's soft drinks, such as ginger beer and soda water.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

Gardner’s kids, Lucca and Golden — elementary school students with a passion for ginger beer — were Whipper Snapper and Lil Deputy Doo-Doo Diaper, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2025

When teacher Elaine Fraser collapsed at home after drinking a ginger beer, she had no idea she had an allergy.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024

Genie, she took me back to the bar and we had more ginger beer, but this time in those skinny champagne glasses.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds