beverage

A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water.

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The term 'beverage' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to any liquid substance intended for human consumption, excluding water. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'beverage' can be used in a more formal or technical sense, such as in the food and beverage industry. Learners should be cautious not to confuse 'beverage' with 'drink', although they are largely synonymous, as 'beverage' might sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned in modern English.