Bier: meaning, definitions and examples

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bier

[ bɪər ]

Noun

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drink

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Synonyms

beer.

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Word	Description / Examples
bier	This word is specifically used to refer to a platform or frame upon which a coffin or corpse is placed before burial or cremation. It is often found in more formal or historical texts. The mourners gathered around the bier, paying their last respects. The bier was carried to the church for the funeral service.
beer	This word is commonly used to describe a popular alcoholic beverage made from brewed barley, hops, and other grains. It is often consumed in social settings such as bars, parties, and gatherings. Let's grab a beer after work. He ordered a pint of beer to go with his meal.

Word

Description / Examples

bier

This word is specifically used to refer to a platform or frame upon which a coffin or corpse is placed before burial or cremation. It is often found in more formal or historical texts.

The mourners gathered around the bier, paying their last respects.
The bier was carried to the church for the funeral service.

beer

This word is commonly used to describe a popular alcoholic beverage made from brewed barley, hops, and other grains. It is often consumed in social settings such as bars, parties, and gatherings.

Let's grab a beer after work.
He ordered a pint of beer to go with his meal.

Examples of usage

He ordered a cold bier at the pub.
She enjoys trying different types of bier when traveling.
The local brewery is known for its craft bier.

Translations

Translations of the word "bier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cerveja

🇮🇳 बियर

🇩🇪 Bier

🇮🇩 bir

🇺🇦 пиво

🇵🇱 piwo

🇯🇵 ビール

🇫🇷 bière

🇪🇸 cerveza

🇹🇷 bira

🇰🇷 맥주

🇸🇦 بيرة

🇨🇿 pivo

🇸🇰 pivo

🇨🇳 啤酒

🇸🇮 pivo

🇮🇸 bjór

🇰🇿 сыра

🇬🇪 ლუდი

🇦🇿 pivə

🇲🇽 cerveza

Etymology

The word 'bier' originated from Old English 'beor', which referred to a fermented drink made from barley. Over time, the spelling changed to 'beer' in modern English. The term 'bier' is now commonly used to differentiate a type of beer or to give a more traditional or regional touch to the beverage.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,527, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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