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

With its ginger beer and fancy colas, Fentimans taps into the growing "mindful drinking" trend.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Doctors still haven't been able to work out which ingredient in the ginger beer triggered Elaine’s allergic reaction.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

“We know where each other is going, even if it’s a new place or phrasing,” Doe says backstage as he nurses a ginger beer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

They played cricket and rounders, drank ginger beer and ate cake sweet with margarine and coconut, Toussaint said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Genie flushed, embarrassed once more, but also super happy to have that ginger beer because the thirst was real.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds