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beverage

noun bev·er·age \ˈbev-rij, ˈbe-və-\

: something you can drink : a liquid for drinking

Full Definition of BEVERAGE

: a drinkable liquid

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Origin of BEVERAGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from beivre to drink, from Latin bibere — more at potable

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BEVERAGE

Synonyms: drink, drinkable, libation, potable, quencher

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Rhymes with BEVERAGE

leverage

BEVERAGE Defined for Kids

beverage

noun bev·er·age \ˈbe-və-rij, ˈbev-rij\

Definition of BEVERAGE for Kids

: a liquid for drinking

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