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 More than just thirst quenchers, functional beverages are engineered to deliver a wellness punch with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, probiotics and enzymes for gut health and adaptogens for mood support. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events. — James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Last month, the club announced that tickets for all remaining home games would come with a $10 voucher that could be used for food, beverages or team merchandise. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Personal beverages were stored on the prep table at the front service area. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Many lounges also offer complimentary food and beverages to their guests, so visiting one is an easy way to save money instead of having to purchase expensive airport food. — Jason Stauffer,brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Creative cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages will be offered at Sinners Club Juke, such as the Prohibition Punch, a mix of whiskey, lemonade, honey and orange bitters with a blackberry hibiscus float and lemon wheel. — Los Angeles Times, 26 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 Many bars around the tennis center’s grounds serve the Honey Deuce among other beverages. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beverages
drinks
Noun
  • On weekdays, a steady stream of regulars stop in the light and bright space for their morning coffee and croissant or to sit for a bit with a ham and cheese sandwich and one of the shop’s seasonal specialty drinks.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The flavor trend has grown in recent years, with more people adding frothy, creamy banana foam to their favorite coffee drinks or banana bread coffee syrup to their lattes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks

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“Beverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beverages. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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