noun
Uncommon
lager
LAH-guh
Lager (noun) means a pale, crisp style of beer brewed at cool temperatures using a slow-acting yeast. Example: “He ordered a cold lager to go with his burger.”
noun
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A pale, crisp style of beer brewed at cool temperatures using a slow-acting yeast.
"He ordered a cold lager to go with his burger."
"The pub had a dozen different lagers on tap."
How to use lager
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common style of pale beer, as opposed to a darker, top-fermented ale.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a pint of lager
lager and lime
craft lager
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Word forms
- Plural
- lagers
- Third person singular
- lagers
- Past tense
- lagered
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Etymology
From German Lagerbier, "beer made for storing", from Lager ("storehouse") — because this style of beer is aged in cold storage before drinking.
Synonyms
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laager
lager beer
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Rhymes for lager
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What does “lager” mean?
The word “lager” means a pale, crisp style of beer brewed at cool temperatures using a slow-acting yeast. In plain terms, a common style of pale beer, as opposed to a darker, top-fermented ale.
How do you pronounce “lager”?
“Lager” is pronounced LAH-guh (/ˈlɑɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lager” in a sentence?
Here is “lager” used in a sentence: “He ordered a cold lager to go with his burger.”
What part of speech is “lager”?
“Lager” is a noun.
Where does the word “lager” come from?
The word “lager” comes from German. From German Lagerbier, "beer made for storing", from Lager ("storehouse") — because this style of beer is aged in cold storage before drinking.
Is “lager” a common word?
“Lager” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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