sake

noun

variants or saki
Definition of sakenext
as in wine
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice offered a fine sake to their guests

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Recent Examples of sake And not all old things need to be torn down for the sake of Charlotte’s growth. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Hopefully, for the Dodgers’ sake and for baseball’s, Ohtani and his team will see their way to a reasonable load management plan. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Local businesses see growth opportunities with new stadium As of now, the only business that will be parting ways from Crown Center for the sake of the new Royals stadium is Hallmark, which will move its offices. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Dassai sake will be available all flights to and from Tokyo International Airport (HND). — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
  1. wine
  2. drink
  3. beer
Noun
  • Tall Tales, the rooftop lounge, offers a few small bites, such as elote guacamole, along with a menu of cocktails, wine, beer, and a decent selection of nonalcoholic options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Born in 1865 into a wealthy family of landowners and wine merchants, Fayet learned to paint alongside his father and uncle, both amateur artists.
    — Julie Coe, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Volunteers encountered them individually and in combinations, including beer with cake and coffee with orange.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from one man who poured beer on someone, Brandi said no other assaulters were removed.
    — Matt Calkins , Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of beer

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