beverages

noun

plural of beverage
as in drinks
a liquid suitable for drinking would anyone like a beverage with their snack?

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Recent Examples of beverages Ever since Freestyle began popping up in restaurants and movie theaters, the dispensers have poured more than 67 billion 8-ounce servings of beverages; Coke has been able to track them all, thanks to the equipment’s real-time data collection. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 At Blank Street Los Angeles, guests can choose from classics, signatures and seasonals coffee and matcha beverages. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Prices are more inclusive, so guests don’t feel nickel-and-dimed over Wi-Fi, beverages, and even shore excursions. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers are also discussing a potential carveout that would allow certain low-dose THC beverages, including products like those manufactured by Fabric, to remain on the market. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Many bars around the tennis center’s grounds serve the Honey Deuce among other beverages. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 This will also vary based on how much and what type of liquid a person is drinking; taking in a lot of water over a short period of time or drinking beverages with caffeine might cause a greater urge to pee. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 Many influencers and celebrities have also branched out beyond their initial day jobs, but the space, particularly for beverages, has become saturated. — Ashley Carman, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 There will also be drink specials coming from the bar that specializes in a Japanese bartending technique and utilizes Asian ingredients in its beverages. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beverages
drinks
Noun
  • Whether dinner or drinks, the lively courtyard is the place to be for alfresco dining.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Scottish drinks company Edrington, which owns the Macallan and Highland Park, acquired a minor stake in the distillery in 2018, eventually gaining majority ownership in 2023.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks

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