mead

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a fermented beverage made of water and honey, malt, and yeast

mead

2 of 2

noun (2)

archaic
: meadow

Examples of mead in a Sentence

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Noun
The Four 8 Fried Chicken menu, which draws from Keenan's family recipes with input from chef Monty Frost, was designed to pair with sparkling Arizona meads, ciders and wines. The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024 The term is often associated with stories of Vikings who passed a bottle of mead around a circle. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2024 The team prides themselves on sourcing quality mead from all over the world, so go ahead and geek out with your bartender. Shawndra Russell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Not exactly — though bringing this up over a pint of mead at the Rusty German, the seedy tavern in the show, might get you in trouble. Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2024 Start with a domestic cider flight, then upgrade to a premium/import cider flight for round two and finish off your tasting with a mead flight. Shawndra Russell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Intrigue about mead often surrounds its antique nature. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2024 Many people associate mead with medieval Europe, but this beverage is making a big comeback among indie brewers across the country. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2024 Ronayne is no longer surprised by customers talking about making mead. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English mede, from Old English medu; akin to Old High German metu mead, Greek methy wine

Noun (2)

Middle English mede "meadow, clearing," going back to Old English mǣd — more at meadow

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mead was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mead. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

mead

1 of 2 noun
: an alcoholic drink made of water, honey, malt, and yeast

mead

2 of 2 noun
archaic
: meadow
Etymology

Noun

Old English medu "the beverage mead"

Noun

Old English mæd "meadow"

Biographical Definition

Mead

biographical name

Margaret 1901–1978 American anthropologist

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