noun
- A fermented alcoholic beverage made from grain, especially millet or sorghum, traditionally brewed in East Africa.
Usage: chiefly East African; also called African beer
Examples
- Pombe is a staple beverage in many East African communities.
- The villagers gathered to share pombe during the celebration.
- Traditional pombe is brewed using fermented grains and natural yeast.
- In Kenya and Tanzania, pombe holds cultural significance at social gatherings.