beverage
UK: ˈbevərɪdʒ | US: ˈbevərɪdʒ
n. any drinkable liquid, especially one other than water (e.g., tea, coffee, juice, or alcohol).
beverage = bev<drink> + erage<noun suffix>
- bev<drink>: Derived from Old French beivre (to drink), from Latin bibere (to drink).
- erage: A noun-forming suffix of French origin, similar to -age (indicating a collective or functional noun, e.g., voyage).
Etymology Origin:
The word beverage entered English in the 13th century from Old French bevrage, which itself stemmed from Latin bibere (to drink). The suffix -age was commonly used in French to form nouns related to actions or results (e.g., boire "to drink" → bevrage "a drink"). Over time, the spelling shifted to beverage in English, retaining its core meaning of "a drinkable liquid." The word reflects the medieval European focus on distinguishing water from other consumable liquids like ale or wine.
The café offers a wide variety of hot and cold beverages.
Water is the healthiest beverage for daily hydration.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in this area.
She ordered a refreshing beverage to cool down.
The conference provided complimentary beverages during breaks.