beer — An alcoholic drink made from grain, typically barley or wheat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An alcoholic drink made from grain, typically barley or wheat
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪr/
Example Sentences
- My dad's belly looks like he's been drinking too much beer lately.
- Would you like a beer with your pizza?
- He ordered three beers but fell asleep after the first sip.
beer
NOUN[/bɪr/]
An alcoholic drink made from grain, typically barley or wheat
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Beer derives from Old English 'beor', tracing back to Proto-Germanic 'beuzą', a root likely connected to the concept of drinking or beverage. As one of humanity's oldest fermented drinks, beer emerged with the advent of agriculture when grains were first systematically fermented.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic 'beuzą' (to drink/beverage) → Old English 'beor' → Middle English 'beer', with the root potentially related to Proto-Indo-European stems denoting drinking or fermented liquids.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's belly looks like he's been drinking too much beer lately.”
“Would you like a beer with your pizza?”
“He ordered three beers but fell asleep after the first sip.”
“The beer festival attracts thousands of visitors every year.”
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