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ale

[eyl] / eɪl /
NOUN
intoxicating, fermented beverage
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If you give a man a dragon, he’ll ask for a glass of ale to go with it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

He brews his own ale at home and once considered buying a brewery.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

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

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

Upon occasion, the patrons of the stall would offer her wine or ale or great, greasy sausages, and always she would decline.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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

People swapping cask ales for cappuccinos or ordering a burger and a beer via Deliveroo rather than at their local are a new threat to pubs, according to the boss of Greene King.

From BBC Oct. 16, 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

Come evening there were sliced hams, boiled eggs, and roasted larks stuffed with garlic and onions, with pale ales and Myrish fire wines to help in their digestion.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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