ale
word
/ˈeɪɫ/
ayl
/ˈeɪl/
ayl
Definition
A type of beer made with top-fermenting yeast, usually darker, fuller-bodied, and more bitter than lager.
Usage & Nuances
"Ale" is countable ("an ale," "two ales") and most common in British English and the beer industry. Used for traditional or specialty beers, not generic for 'beer.' Collocates with 'pale ale,' 'brown ale,' 'craft ale.' In the US, 'beer' is more common.
Spanish: cerveza tipo alePortuguese (BR): cerveja tipo alePortuguese (PT): cerveja tipo aleChinese (Simplified): 艾尔啤酒Chinese (Traditional): 艾爾啤酒Hindi: एले (एक प्रकार की बीयर)Arabic: إيل (نوع من الجعة)Bengali: এলRussian: эльJapanese: エールVietnamese: bia aleKorean: 에일Turkish: ale - bir tür biraUrdu: ایل (شراب کی ایک قسم)Indonesian: bia ale
Example Sentences
He ordered a cold ale at the bar.
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Ale is usually darker than lager.
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There are many types of ale.
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I'm in the mood for a strong ale tonight.
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You have to try their local ale—it’s amazing!
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Pale ale is my favorite kind of beer whenever I go out with friends.
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