ipa
/ˌaɪ piː ˈeɪ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a type of beer that is bitter and has a strong taste of hops.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation😎Slang & Informal
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I'll have an IPA, please — I like the bitter flavor.”
“This brewery is famous for its hazy IPAs.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The International Phonetic Alphabet, a system of phonetic notation based on the Latin alphabet, used to represent the sounds of spoken language.
“Linguists use the IPA to transcribe pronunciations accurately.”