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beer

/bɪər/

[/bɪər/]

alcoholic grain drink

Beginnernoun

Definition

Beer is an alcoholic drink made from grain, water, and hops.

Example

After the match they shared a cold beer and talked over every goal of the game.

After the match they shared a cold beer and talked over every goal of the game.

Etymology

From Old English 'beor', perhaps from Latin 'biber' (a drink).

How & Where It’s Used

One of the oldest alcoholic drinks; central to many social gatherings.

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