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ale

[eyl] / eɪl /
NOUN
intoxicating, fermented beverage
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She lists her interests as real ale, good books, the arts and music and sport - she’s a member of Glamorgan County Cricket Club and a regular at Cardiff City FC and at Cardiff Rugby.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

The son would respond, “a double,” and then take his ginger ale.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

If your people are beer people, think versatile: an amber ale or clean lager, plus a solid N/A counterpart.Athletic makes good ones, though many skew hoppy, so keep your audience in mind.

From Salon Nov. 25, 2025

I coughed up $15.99 for Wi-Fi—much more than most airlines charge—and $9.98 for Pringles and a can of ginger ale.

From Slate Oct. 15, 2024

I get her a ginger ale and we turn on the television.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

It is known for its well-kept local ales, from Stroud Brewery and good bar banter.

From BBC Dec. 3, 2025

Although these lagers can achieve foam stability similar to Belgian ales, the physics behind them vary significantly.

From Science Daily Nov. 29, 2025

“We’re having trouble finding Saymo, so we just keep ordering Shastas and ginger ales and hoping that he’ll roll up,” Mulaney said at the January presentation.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2025

He remembers two politicians who would eat together and regularly put in the same order: "Two working man's portions of your beef and two pewter mugs of your finest ales."

From BBC Sep. 7, 2024

We drank ginger ales and ordered jalapeno poppers and we all danced to a country and western band while Susan’s face beamed on the late news from the TV above the bar.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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