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lager

noun
la·​ger | \ ˈlä-gər How to pronounce lager (audio) \

Definition of lager

: a beer brewed by slow fermentation and matured under refrigeration

Examples of lager in a Sentence

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The owners hope to bring Gutowski’s beers over from Toy Soldier and brew more Mexican lagers for the restaurant. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Mexican restaurant Tin Cactus coming to San Francisco’s Belden Place," 28 Aug. 2019 The full lineup of craft beers, ranging from IPAs and lagers to stouts, are offered at the new facility. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Dish: Where to celebrate National Waffle Day in San Diego," 22 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of lager

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lager

German Lagerbier beer made for storage, from Lager storehouse + Bier beer

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lager

noun

English Language Learners Definition of lager

: a type of beer that is light in color and is aged at cool temperatures

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