mead

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈmēd 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Small Memories Winery and Meadery – a newcomer to Wine on the Fox – had a line of wine lovers eager to sample their wines as well as offerings from its mead selection. —Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

The Conservancy will also be running beverage concessions featuring all local beer, wine, and mead. —Janay Reece, CBS News, 2 May 2026

Meanwhile, back at the hotel, the original UXUA Lab continues with its vegan experiments with the likes of mead-like hidromiel, cacao, and kombucha. —Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026

Appalachian Mountain Brewery There are more local brews—as well as ciders, mocktails, and meads—to try at Appalachian Mountain Brewery. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for mead

• bead
• bleed
• brede
• breed
• cede
• creed
• deed
• feed
• freed
• greed
• heed
• keyed

Kids Definition

mead

1 of 2 noun

ˈmēd 

: 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

ˈmēd 

Margaret 1901–1978 American anthropologist