cider — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An alcoholic, often sparkling (carbonated) beverage made from fermented apples.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Canada
   • Ireland
   • New-Zealand
   • UK usage
   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   hard ciderapple cider

2. This or any similar alcoholic drink made from similar fruit, such as pears.

   Usage

   • Countable
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   Examples

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3. A non-alcoholic uncarbonated beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • US usage
   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   sweet ciderapple cider

   Examples

   I picked up a jug of cider for the kids.

4. A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Countable
   • Uncountable

5. A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.

   Usage

   • Japan
   • South-Korea
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   • Uncountable

6. A cup, glass, or serving of any of these beverages.

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   • Countable

Noun

1. a beverage made from juice pressed from apples

   Synonyms

   cyder

   Broader terms

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