Definition of "beer" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.

   • Beer is brewed all over the world.

2. (uncountable) A fermented extract of the roots and other parts of various plants, as spruce, ginger, sassafras, etc.

3. (uncountable) A solution produced by steeping plant materials in water or another fluid.

4. (countable) A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages.

   • I bought a few beers from the shop for the party.
   • Can I buy you a beer?
   • I'd like two beers and a glass of white wine.

5. (countable) A variety of the above beverages.

   • Pilsner is one of the most commonly served beers in Europe.
   • I haven't tried this beer before.
   • I had two beers yesterday at the restaurant.

verb

1. (informal, transitive) To give beer to (someone).

   • No doubt he then can feed us, wine us, beer us, And cook us something that can warm and cheer us.

2. (informal, intransitive) To drink beer.

noun

1. (nonstandard) One who is or exists.