cider

/ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/noun
Elementary
1

An alcoholic, often sparkling (carbonated) beverage made from fermented apples.

2

This or any similar alcoholic drink made from similar fruit, such as pears.

3

A non-alcoholic uncarbonated beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice.

4

A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.

5

A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.

6

A cup, glass, or serving of any of these beverages.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing