beers
word · lemma: beer
Definition
Beers is the plural of beer, an alcoholic drink made mainly from grains such as barley. It can also mean different kinds of beer or several glasses, bottles, or cans of beer.
Usage & Nuances
Common in casual speech: 'a few beers' often means a few drinks socially, not necessarily a focus on beer style. In menus or reviews, 'beers' can mean different varieties. 'Beer' is usually uncountable in general, but 'a beer / two beers / beers' is very common when counting servings.
Example Sentences
We bought three beers for the party.
basic
The bar sells local beers.
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Two cold beers are on the table.
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After work, we usually grab a couple of beers together.
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They've got some really interesting craft beers here.
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We sat outside, had a few beers, and talked for hours.
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