beverage

noun

ˈbev-rij How to pronounce beverage (audio)
Definition of beveragenext
as in drink
a liquid suitable for drinking would anyone like a beverage with their snack?

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Recent Examples of beverage According to Euromonitor, high-protein foods, beverages and supplements generated more than $3 trillion in global retail sales in 2025. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Sweets, however – which the researchers defined as sugars, and sweetened foods and beverages – were a different story. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 German food and beverage specialties and local microbrewery favorites highlight dining options, along with live music and children’s activities. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Customers with an Aftershock wristband get 20% off draft beverages and burgers during the days of the festival. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beverage
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drink
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  • The idea for the series, explains Sarlanis, came over drinks about three years ago.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Jungle Bird’s menu featured tropical and music-inspired drinks including Third Eye Tai, Macaws of Life and Gravel Pit.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
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