nectar

noun

Definition of nectarnext
as in beverage

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Recent Examples of nectar In fact, the wasps are docile when foraging for nectar or mating. — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Recipe Tips for Midnight Margaritas Make ahead up to one day in advance by combining the tequila, orange liqueur, orange juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and cream of coconut. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 Adult butterflies usually feed on flower nectar, while caterpillars eat specific plants. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Monarchs have a straw-like mouth and sip nectar from flowers. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nectar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
  1. beverage
  2. liquor
  3. alcohol
  4. libation
  5. spirits
  6. drink
  7. brew
Noun
  • An employee beverage was observed without a lid/straw stored on the prep table.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, Coke and Pepsi have tussled over important restaurant partners, which represent both a sales opportunity and the chance to grow the visibility of their beverage brands.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of beverage
Noun
  • Counters and tables covered with gunk and what looked like marijuana and empty beer and liquor bottles around.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • New ownership would have the option to keep Lindy’s running, rebrand it as something fresh — or, essentially, any other possibility under the sun for the property, building and liquor license.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • The risk that alcohol consumption will recover slowly strengthens the case for diversification.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • According to the suit, Jane Doe was beset by seven men while she was incapacitated by drugs and alcohol.
    — Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of libation
Noun
  • The wines and spirits division maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase in organic sales, while revenues in perfumes and cosmetics were flat in the quarter.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • These competitive spirits must defeat someone else, proving their mastery of the English language in the arena.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • There will be custom wooden huts for artisan vendors, local and imported German cuisine and beer (including a special Hofbräuhaus brew that’s unavailable outside of Germany), family-friendly entertainment, games and, of course, those VIP tables.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
  • An interactive brew bar will pair Kiehl’s skin care ingredients with customers’ moods and skin concerns.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of brew

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