# ade

/ˈeɪd/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ade
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a type of medicine or drink that is made by mixing a liquid with something else. It is an old word that people do not use much anymore.

For teachers: a preparation made by mixing a liquid with another substance, such as a powder or a juice. Primarily found in historical medical texts or as a suffix in the names of specific remedies.

## Examples

- The old recipe calls for a small amount of herbal ade.
- In the eighteenth century, doctors often prescribed various types of herbal ade to treat common fevers and digestive issues.
- The manuscript describes a specific herbal ade prepared by steeping dried roots in cold water for several hours before being strained and consumed.

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