ginger ale

American  

noun

1. a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger extract.

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ginger ale British  

noun

1. a sweetened effervescent nonalcoholic drink flavoured with ginger extract

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Etymology

Origin of ginger ale

First recorded in 1835–45

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How does ginger-ale compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• ginger ale vs. ginger beer

Example Sentences

I believe it means the Pickled Onion owes me a few ginger ales and perhaps a chicken dinner for my suffering.

From Literature

If you approach everything as if it has meaning — misspelled signs, toilet figurines, the differences between 7-Up and ginger ale — well, then it does.

From New York Times

Holding a glass of ginger ale, Mr. Biden went on to toast “two great nations, two great friends, and two great powers.”

From New York Times

White wine sangria, featuring triple sec, ginger ale and fruit, is also perfect as a help-yourself drink.

From BBC

Strain into a chilled coupe glass, top with ginger ale and garnish with a lemon twist.

From Seattle Times