Draught meaning in English
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Definition
a draught beer (UK), a draft beer (US): a beer which is served from a pressurized container at the bar and poured into glasses (not in bottles or cans)
a draught (of air): a breeze, a small gust, a small amount (of air) coming through a crack or opening
Examples
- "Bartender : Dudweiser, Dud Light, Swiller Genuine Draft."
- "Would you like draught or bottled beer?"
- "Draught beer, please."
Exercise 1
"I'm gonna go to the loo."
"Loo" shares a similar meaning with "".
"I would like a glass of your finest beer, please."
In this context, "finest" shares a similar meaning with "".
"Would you like draught beer?" "Draught" beer is beer that is .
"I would like a glass of your finest beer, please."
In this context, "finest" shares a similar meaning with "".
"Would you like draught beer?" "Draught" beer is beer that is .
"I'm gonna go to the loo."
"Loo" shares a similar meaning with "toilet 1".
"I would like a glass of your finest beer, please."
In this context, "finest" shares a similar meaning with "best quality 2".
"Would you like draught beer?" "Draught" beer is beer that is served from a tap 3.
"I would like a glass of your finest beer, please."
In this context, "finest" shares a similar meaning with "best quality 2".
"Would you like draught beer?" "Draught" beer is beer that is served from a tap 3.
1 toilet: This is correct. The "loo" is a British English slang term for the toilet or WC, an equivalent American term might be the "john". A common British saying is "I'm going to pop to the loo", meaning "I'm going to the toilet".
1 outside: This is incorrect. Hannah doesn't say that she is going outside. "Outside" is the opposite of "inside": located in the exterior.
1 bar: This is incorrect. Hannah doesn't say that she is going to the bar.
1 drink: This is incorrect. Hannah doesn't say that she is going to have a drink.
2 best quality: This is the best choice here. "Finest" is being used in the sense of "highest quality" or "best".
2 most healthy: This is incorrect. "Fine (alcohol)" does not describe healthy alcohol. "Healthy" describes something which is good for you.
2 most popular: This is incorrect. "Finest" is not synonymous with "most popular".
2 strongest: This is incorrect. "Finest" is not synonymous with "strongest".
3 served from a tap: This is correct. "Draught beer" is beer served from the tap (or more correctly from the keg or cask), as opposed to bottled beer. The term is spelled "draft" in American English. Note that a "draught" can also be a current of cold air, example: There's a draught of air coming from the chimney.
3 alcohol-free: This is incorrect. "Draught beer" is not alcohol-free beer. Alcohol-free beer contains no alcohol, so you can drink and drive.
3 bottled: This is incorrect. "Draught beer" is not "bottled beer" = beer which comes in a bottle.
3 warm: This is incorrect. "Draught beer" does not necessarily describe "warm" beer. Some people say that British beer is "warm" (neither hot nor cold).
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