mead

[miːd]

mead Definition

  • 1an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and water
  • 2a fermented drink made from other sugars, such as fruit, and flavoured with spices or herbs

Using mead: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mead" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Vikings drank mead.

  • Example

    We enjoyed a glass of mead at the medieval fair.

  • Example

    The meadery produces several varieties of mead.

  • Example

    The recipe for this mead includes apples and cinnamon.

mead Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mead

Phrases with mead

  • to produce mead by fermenting honey and water

    Example

    He learned how to make mead from his grandfather.

  • mead that has been heated with spices and served warm

    Example

    On a cold winter night, there's nothing better than a mug of mulled mead.

  • a large building used for feasting and drinking in Anglo-Saxon times

    Example

    Beowulf and his warriors gathered in the mead hall to celebrate their victory.

Origins of mead

from Old English 'meodu'

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Summary: mead in Brief

Mead [miːd] is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and water, or other sugars such as fruit, and flavoured with spices or herbs. It has a long history, particularly in Anglo-Saxon times, and is still enjoyed today. Examples include 'The meadery produces several varieties of mead,' and 'The recipe for this mead includes apples and cinnamon.'

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