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ale

[eyl] / eɪl /
NOUN
intoxicating, fermented beverage
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The ginger ale is flatly branded Canada Dry.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

I took a seat beneath Singapore’s second-oldest edifice, Caldwell House, built in 1841 for a clerk to the magistrates, and in Anglo spirit, ordered fish and chips with an ale.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 27, 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

Gavin John, uses his craft ale bar in the town centre to showcase local creativity as well by putting on music and comedy nights as well as poetry sessions.

From BBC Sep. 28, 2024

We bought ginger ale and a bucket of fried chicken and we headed over to Central Park with a blanket.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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

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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