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Definition of beer

beer

/bɪr/
beer
Plural:beers
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Adjective:beery
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• noun

1

An alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting malted cereals, most commonly barley, and typically flavored with hops to add bitterness.

Example

"After a long afternoon of yard work, he relaxed on the porch with a cold beer."

2

A single glass, bottle, or serving of this fermented beverage.

Example

"We met at the local pub and ordered three beers to celebrate her promotion."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'bēor', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'bier' and German 'Bier'. Its ultimate origin is debated, possibly deriving from a West Germanic root related to brewing or from a Vulgar Latin borrowing of 'biber' (a drink).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beer
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