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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

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

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

“I’m a busy man,” he says sipping his ale.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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

From BBC Dec. 3, 2025

In their analysis of Belgian ales, the scientists found a clear hierarchy.

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

"Two ginger ales for the chessboard coming right up."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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