Lager: meaning, definitions and examples

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lager

 

[ หˆleษชษกษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of beer

Lager is a type of beer that is fermented and conditioned at low temperatures. It is known for its clean, crisp taste and is one of the most popular styles of beer worldwide.

Synonyms

ale, beer, brew.

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Word Description / Examples
lager

Preferable in situations where you want to specify a type of beer that is typically lighter and crisper, often served cold.

  • I'll have a pint of lager with my meal
beer

Use when you want to refer to the general category of alcoholic beverages made from fermented grains. This term is more generic and can encompass lagers, ales, stouts, etc.

  • Let's grab a beer after work
brew

Can be used casually to describe any type of beer, often hinting at a more artisanal or home-made feel.

  • Have you tried his homebrew? It's really good!
ale

Best used when referring to a type of beer that is generally more robust and has a stronger flavor than lager, often with a higher alcohol content.

  • I'm in the mood for a dark ale tonight

Examples of usage

  • Lager is a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
  • She ordered a pint of lager at the bar.
Context #2 | Noun

storage place

Lager can also refer to a storage place, typically used for storing goods or supplies.

Synonyms

stockroom, storage room, warehouse.

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Word Description / Examples
lager

This refers to a type of beer that is fermented and conditioned at low temperatures. It should be used when talking about beverages.

  • I prefer to drink lager instead of ale.
  • The bar has a variety of lagers to choose from.
warehouse

This is a large building where goods are stored before distribution. It's often used in contexts of large-scale storage and logistics.

  • The warehouse is located on the outskirts of the city.
  • They ship all the online orders from the main warehouse.
storage room

A more general term for any room used to store items, not necessarily related to a business. It can be used for homes, offices, or any place needing extra storage space.

  • We need to clean out the storage room this weekend.
  • I keep all my holiday decorations in the storage room.
stockroom

This term is used for a room in a store or business where supplies or excess inventory are stored. It's often used in retail contexts.

  • Can you check the stockroom for more size large shirts?
  • The stockroom is fully organized now.

Examples of usage

  • The warehouse has a large lager for storing inventory.
  • We need to organize the lager to make space for new shipments.

Translations

Translations of the word "lager" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerveja lager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเค—เคฐ เคฌเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lagerbier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bir lager

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะณะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piwo lager

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ฌใƒผใƒ“ใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biรจre lager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerveza lager

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lager bira

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๊ฑฐ ๋งฅ์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฑุฉ ู„ุงุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leลพรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ leลพรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹‰ๆ ผๅ•ค้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lager pivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lagerbjรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะณะตั€ ัั‹ั€ะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lager pivษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerveza lager

Etymology

The term 'lager' originated from the German word 'lagern', which means 'to store'. Lager beer was first brewed in the early 15th century in Bavaria, Germany. It gained popularity due to its refreshing taste and became a staple in the beer industry. Today, lager is one of the most widely consumed types of beer globally.

See also: lag, laggard, lagger, lagging.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,662, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.