Beer

/bɪr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fermented alcoholic beverage made from grains, typically barley, and flavored with hops.

She ordered a cold beer to enjoy with her meal.

Any beverage that resembles this alcoholic drink in appearance or taste.

He enjoys non-alcoholic beer after workouts.

A specific type or brand of this beverage.

They have a wide selection of craft beers at the brewery.

From Old English 'beor', of uncertain origin.

beer belly

An abdomen enlarged due to excess beer consumption.

cold one

A chilled can or bottle of beer, often used informally.

on tap

Beer available from a keg rather than in bottles or cans.

brew

To make beer or other fermented beverages.

brewmaster

A person who oversees the brewing process.

microbrewery

A small brewery that produces limited quantities of beer.

Brewsky

Let's grab a couple of brewskies after work.

Cold one

Who wants to kick back with a cold one?

Pint

I'll have a pint of your finest ale.