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Definition of Beer
1. Noun. A general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops.
Specialized synonyms: Draft Beer, Draught Beer, Suds, Lager, Lager Beer, Ale
Derivative terms: Beery
Definition of Beer
1. n. A fermented liquor made from any malted grain, but commonly from barley malt, with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor.
Definition of Beer
1. Noun. An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material commonly barley malt, often with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor. ¹
2. Noun. A fermented extract of the roots and other parts of various plants, as spruce, ginger, sassafras, etc. ¹
3. Noun. A solution produced by steeping plant materials in water or another fluid. ¹
4. Noun. A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages. ¹
5. Noun. A variety of the above beverages. ¹
6. Noun. One who is or exists. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Beer
1. an alcoholic beverage [n -S]
Medical Definition of Beer
1. 1. A fermented liquor made from any malted grain, but commonly from barley malt, with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor. Beer has different names, as small beer, ale, porter, brown stout, lager beer, according to its strength, or other qualities. See Ale. 2. A fermented extract of the roots and other parts of various plants, as spruce, ginger, sassafras, etc. Small beer, weak beer; (fig) insignificant matters. "To suckle fools, and chronicle small beer." Origin: OE. Beor, ber, AS. Beor; akin to Fries. Biar, Icel. Bjrr, OHG. Bior, D. & G. Bier, and possibly E. Brew. 93, See Brew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beer
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