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| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. [1/2 definitions] |
| alcoholic |
Something alcoholic is a thing that has alcohol in it. Drinks like wine and beer are alcoholic beverages. [1/2 definitions] |
| ale |
an alcoholic drink that is like beer but more bitter. |
| bar1 |
A bar is a place where adults sometimes have drinks such as beer or wine. In a bar, there is a long counter where people can sit and get drinks. A bar also serves snacks and sometimes other simple foods. Other types of places with a counter sometimes use the word bar in their name. You can get snacks at a snack bar or ice cream at a dairy bar, for example. [1/6 definitions] |
| barley |
the grain of this plant. Barley is used to make food and beer. [1/2 definitions] |
| beer |
Beer is a drink made from grain. Beer contains alcohol and has a bitter taste. [2 definitions] |
| hop2 |
(plural) the dried flowers of this plant, used to make beer. [1/2 definitions] |
| malt |
barley that is allowed to sprout, then used to make beer and ale. |
| soft drink |
Soft drinks are beverages that are usually sweet and have bubbles in them. Soft drinks do not have alcohol in them like beer or wine. Soft drinks are usually sodas. Sometimes juices are also considered soft drinks, but usually when people talk about soft drinks, they mean soda or soda pop. |
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