飲料
Meanings
1
A somewhat formal term for a drink, often used in commercial, industrial, or written contexts. In casual speech, 飲み物 is more common.
This vending machine sells a variety of beverages.
Please prepare some drinks before the meeting.
Usage patterns
- 飲料を販売するto sell beverages
This convenience store sells a variety of beverages.
- 飲料を製造するto manufacture beverages
That factory manufactures soft drinks.
- 飲料の自動販売機a beverage vending machine
There are rows of beverage vending machines in front of the station.
- 飲料メーカーa beverage manufacturer
He works for a major beverage manufacturer.