Beverage Industry Jargon

noun the water or liquid that has been used for washing

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• The backwash from the river carried pollutants downstream.
• Don't drink from that cup, there's backwash in it.
• Ew, I'm not drinking that, it's got backwash.
• The negative comments created a backwash of criticism within the group.

noun a drink, especially one other than water

• The caterers will be serving a selection of beverages at the conference.
• Do you want a beverage with your meal?
• Let's grab some bevies before the party.
• Music is like a beverage for the soul.

adjective describes the quality of being made weaker or less concentrated by adding water or another solvent

• The scientist diluted the solution to ensure accurate results.
• I diluted the juice with some water to make it less sweet.
• I watered down the drink so it wouldn't be so strong.
• His influence in the company was diluted after the merger.

verb to give off bubbles; to show liveliness or exhilaration

• The effervesce of the champagne was a delightful sight at the elegant dinner party.
• I love watching soda effervesce when I pour it into a glass.
• The excitement in the room made the atmosphere effervesce with energy.
• Her laughter seemed to effervesce through the room, bringing joy to all who heard it.

noun a hissing or bubbling sound

verb to make a hissing or bubbling sound

• The carbonated drink produced a delightful fizz when poured into the glass.
• I love the sound of the fizz when I open a can of soda.
• Let's grab some cold ones with extra fizz for the party.
• The excitement in the room was palpable, like a fizz ready to explode.

noun a strong alcoholic drink

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• The government has imposed strict regulations on the sale of liquor in this region.
• Let's grab a bottle of liquor and have a good time tonight.
• I heard that party was lit, they had all sorts of liquor flowing.
• His words were like liquor to her ears, soothing and intoxicating.

noun a person or company that bottles beverages or other products

• The bottler is responsible for ensuring all bottles are properly sealed and labeled before distribution.
• Hey, pass me the bottler so I can start filling these bottles up.
• I heard he's a real bottler when it comes to getting things done quickly.
• She's a bottler when it comes to handling difficult situations with ease.

noun A person who is an expert in the study of wine, including its production, tasting, and appreciation.

• The wineologist conducted a thorough analysis of the vineyard's soil composition.
• My friend is a wineologist and she always brings the best bottles to our gatherings.
• I heard that new wineologist at the winery really knows their stuff.
• As a wineologist of relationships, she could always sense when something was off between people.

noun a person who sells or serves tea, specifically in India

• The chai wallah served traditional Indian tea to the guests at the event.
• I always make sure to stop by the chai wallah for a cup of chai on my way to work.
• The chai wallah at the corner makes the best masala chai in town.
• In the bustling streets of Mumbai, the chai wallahs are like the heartbeat of the city, keeping everyone energized and refreshed.

noun a beverage that resembles beer but has a lower alcohol content

• Near beer is a term used to describe beverages that have a very low alcohol content.
• I don't really enjoy near beer because it doesn't give me the same buzz as regular beer.
• Some people call near beer 'fake beer' because it tastes like beer but doesn't have much alcohol.
• To me, near beer is like a watered-down version of the real thing.