lager — a type of light-colored beer that is stored for several weeks or months before serving
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a type of light-colored beer that is stored for several weeks or months before serving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːɡər/
Example Sentences
- After mowing the lawn all day, nothing beats an ice-cold lager.
- He claimed to be a beer expert but couldn't tell the difference between lager and ale.
- The German lager was so smooth that I accidentally drank three pints.
lager
NOUN[/ˈlɑːɡər/]
a type of light-colored beer that is stored for several weeks or months before serving
Light beer aged in cellar barrels
Swagger in with lager, then stagger out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from German 'lagern', meaning 'to store' or 'to pile up'. The beer style received this name because it requires extended storage and aging to develop its characteristic flavour.
Breakdown
lagern (to store) + -er (agent noun suffix), referring to beer that is stored for maturation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After mowing the lawn all day, nothing beats an ice-cold lager.”
“He claimed to be a beer expert but couldn't tell the difference between lager and ale.”
“The German lager was so smooth that I accidentally drank three pints.”
“She prefers lager over wine because it goes better with pizza.”
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