beer
word
/ˈbɪɹ/
beer
/bˈiə/
bee-uh
Definition
A popular alcoholic drink made from fermented grains, usually barley, often enjoyed cold. Beer varies in taste, color, and strength.
Usage & Nuances
'Beer' is generally used in informal situations, often in social or casual contexts. Common combinations are 'drink beer', 'a pint of beer', or 'craft beer'. In English, 'beer' means any kind—lager, ale, stout, etc.—unlike some languages that distinguish them.
Spanish: cervezaPortuguese (BR): cervejaPortuguese (PT): cervejaChinese (Simplified): 啤酒Chinese (Traditional): 啤酒Hindi: बीयरArabic: بيرةBengali: বিয়ারRussian: пивоJapanese: ビールVietnamese: biaKorean: 맥주Turkish: biraUrdu: بیئرIndonesian: bir
Example Sentences
He doesn't like beer.
basic
Can we grab a beer after work?
natural
The bar has over twenty types of beer on tap.
natural
I want a cold beer.
basic
They make beer in this factory.
basic
Some people prefer craft beer to regular brands.
natural