beer
bɪr
beer: alcoholic drink made from fermented grains and hops
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Definition of beer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
brewingalcoholic drink made from fermented grains and hops
  • He ordered a cold beer at the bar.
ale brew lager
2.
bar ordersingle serving of this drink
  • She bought a beer at the concert.
ale brew lager
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  • beer: alcoholic drink made from fermented grains and hops
    alcoholic drink made from fermented grains and hops
  • beer: single serving of this drink
    single serving of this drink

Expressions with beer

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money set aside for buying beer
He always keeps some beer money for the weekend.
bravado or toughness people feel after consuming liquor
After a few beers, his beer muscles made him pick a fight.
limited money available for spending or expenses
We have a beer budget for the party.
perceived attractiveness of others increases after drinking alcohol
After a few drinks, he felt the beer goggles effect and found everyone attractive.
show contrast between desires and money available
His champagne tastes on beer budgets cause constant money problems.
a situation of wanting expensive things but having little money
He has champagne taste on a beer salary and struggles to pay bills.

Origin of beer

Old English, beor (beer)

Terms with beer included in their meaning

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beverages
drink made by brewing, especially tea or beer
beer maker
person who makes beer or ale
business
company that makes beer
production
building where beer is produced
beer drinks
available from a tap or keg, not bottled or canned
beverages
glass holding about half a liter of beer
beverages
strong dark beer
drink
type of beer conditioned at low temperatures

Examples of beer in a sentence

  • He brewed his own beer at home.
  • He ordered a beer with his meal.
  • Can I get a beer, please?

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  1. French:bière, demi, ...
  2. German:Bier, ...
  3. Italian:birra, bionda, ...
  4. Spanish:cerveza, ...
  5. Portuguese:cerveja, imperial, ...
  6. Chinese:啤酒, 一杯啤酒, ...
  7. Japanese:ビール, ...
  8. Arabic:بِيرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּירָה, בִּירָה, ...
  10. Russian:пиво, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пиво, келих пива, ...
  12. Hindi:बीयर, शराब, ...

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