What does "beer" mean?

1. (the drink) an alcoholic drink made from grain, like barley, and usually flavoured with hops. 2. (a glass or bottle) a single serving of beer, such as a glass, can, or bottle. 3. (non-alcoholic plant drink) a drink made from plants or roots that might not have alcohol, like ginger beer. 4. (to drink or provide) to drink beer or to give a beer to someone.

beer — meaning, definition & examples

Word

01the drink

A1 · Beginner Uncountable noun

n. an alcoholic drink made from grain, like barley, and usually flavoured with hops.

n. an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of sugars derived from cereal grains. Uncountable when referring to the substance in general.

“He ordered a cold glass of beer to go with his pizza.”

“The brewery produces several varieties of beer, ranging from light, crisp lagers to heavy, dark stouts with complex flavour profiles.”

Synonyms

ale brew lager

02a glass or bottle

A1 · Beginner Countable noun

n. a single serving of beer, such as a glass, can, or bottle.

n. a single serving or a specific variety of the beverage. Countable in this sense.

“We went to the pub and had a couple of beers after work.”

“After the match, the fans gathered at the local tavern to share a few beers and discuss the highlights of the game.”

Synonyms

pint bottle can

03non-alcoholic plant drink

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a drink made from plants or roots that might not have alcohol, like ginger beer.

n. a fermented or carbonated extract of roots or other plant parts, often non-alcoholic.

“The kids enjoyed a cold bottle of root beer at the picnic.”

“Traditional ginger beer is brewed using a starter culture, resulting in a spicy, carbonated beverage that differs significantly from modern soda.”

Synonyms

soft drink