Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adams-ale

noun

ˈæd.əmz ˈeɪl

Definition

A humorous term for water, especially used in a playful context.

Examples

After a long hike, I was so thirsty that all I could think about was Adam’s ale.
On hot summer days, there’s nothing better than refreshing Adam’s ale straight from the stream.

Meaning

The phrase ‘Adam’s ale’ refers to natural water, suggesting that it is the drink that Adam, the first man according to the Bible, would have consumed.