Beer is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting grains like barley, often flavored with hops. It is one of the oldest and most widely consumed drinks in the world.
“Beer” comes from Old English “bēor,” though its deeper origin is uncertain. Related words appear in other Germanic languages, showing it has been around for many centuries.
For much of history, beer was actually safer to drink than water in some places, because the brewing process killed germs. In some ancient societies, people—including children—drank weak beer as a daily beverage.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.