Meaning & use

beverage

noun·Everyday

A drink of any kind, especially one other than plain water.

See it in a sentence

The menu listed several beverages, from iced tea to fresh lemonade.

Guests were offered a beverage while they waited to be seated.

A note on using this word

"Beverage" is more formal than "drink" and is common on menus, in retail, and in nutrition labeling.

Words with a similar meaning

drink

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