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 cocoa beverages were prepared by dissolving 12 g cocoa powder into 250 ml of whole milk.

From Science Daily

These patterns illustrate the complex interrelationships of alcohol consumption, premature death and disease, regardless of the beverage type.

From Science Daily

He would welcome efforts to crack down on the amount of salt allowed in foods and to curtail consumption of added sugars, refined grains and sugar-sweetened beverages.

From Los Angeles Times

The concoction was flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes, which were commonly used to make the beverage look like blood.

From Science Daily

According to credit card processor Square, and as reported by CBS, nearly 75% of remote transactions in food and beverage now ask for a tip, including online orders and at self-service kiosks.

From Salon

Related Words

• drink
• liquor