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ale

[eyl] / eɪl /
NOUN
intoxicating, fermented beverage
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The son would respond, “a double,” and then take his ginger ale.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

Ilya passes Shane his signature ginger ale across the counter and says, “You like tuna melt?”

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

The Puzzle Hall Inn is a "real ale pub" in Sowerby Bridge that supports "local people, suppliers and independent business", according to its website.

From BBC Aug. 15, 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

“Have off, Dick,” said Alyce, “or I be telling your granny who drank that ale she hid for herself. And you, Jack Snaggletooth, I still have that bottle of rat’s blood!”

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman

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

Meanwhile, revenue fell slightly to £85m, amid an "increase in pub sales and a decrease in sales from premium bottled ales".

From BBC Mar. 19, 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

I believe it means the Pickled Onion owes me a few ginger ales and perhaps a chicken dinner for my suffering.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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