ginger ale
/'dʤindʤə'biə/ Cách viết khác : (gingerade) /,dʤindʤə'reid/ (ginger_ale) /'dʤindʤə'e
Definition
Noun: A clear, carbonated soft drink that is flavored primarily with ginger. It is typically non-alcoholic and has a sweet, spicy taste.
Usage
- As a beverage: Ginger ale is commonly consumed on its own as a refreshing drink, often served chilled or over ice.
- As a mixer: It is frequently used as a mixer in cocktails and mocktails.
- For medicinal purposes: It is sometimes consumed to soothe an upset stomach or nausea.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Dry ginger ale": A specific style of ginger ale that is less sweet and has a more pronounced, sharper ginger flavor compared to the standard, sweeter "golden ginger ale."
- He prefers a dry ginger ale in his dark and stormy cocktail.
Variants and Related Words
- Ginger beer: A related, often stronger-tasting carbonated drink also flavored with ginger. Traditional ginger beer is fermented and can contain a small amount of alcohol, though many modern versions are non-alcoholic like ginger ale.
- Ginger beer has a more robust, spicy flavor than most ginger ales.
Synonyms
- Ginger soda: A general term for carbonated soft drinks flavored with ginger.
- Ginger pop: An informal, regional synonym for ginger ale.
Related Phrases
- "To settle one's stomach": An idiom describing the action of consuming something, like ginger ale, to relieve mild stomach discomfort.
- This ginger ale should help settle your stomach.
Noun
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ginger-flavored carbonated drink
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