ale
Translation
ale, beer
Examples
He ordered a pint of pale ale.
He ordered a pint of pale ale.
This brewery is famous for its real ale.
This brewery is famous for its real ale.
Grammar Patterns
((a pint of ale)) a measure of the drink I'd like a pint of ale, please.
((an ale)) a type or serving of ale This is a very good ale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beer, bitter; Antonyms: lager (a different type of beer)
Etymology
From Old English 'ealu', related to Scandinavian 'øl'. It's a very old word for a type of beer.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'pale ale' is a common type. It rhymes with 'tale' – imagine telling a tale over a pint of ale.