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   drink

   /driNGk/

   verb

   • 1. take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow: "we sat by the fire, drinking our coffee" Similar swallowgulp downquaffswillguzzlesupimbibepartake ofsipconsumetakedraintoss offinformal:swigdownknock backput awaysinkkillsluginhalewet one's whistleneckscarf (down/up)snarf (down/up)chugrare:ingurgitate
   • ▪ consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol, especially to excess: "she doesn't drink or smoke" Similar drink alcoholtake alcoholtippleindulgebe a serious/heavy/hard drinkerbe an alcoholicbinge-drinkcarousego drinkingpredrinkinformal:take a drophit the bottletake to the bottleboozeknock a few backhave a fewhave one over the eighttank upget tanked updrink like a fishgo on a binge/benderbevvybend one's elbowlushgrog uparchaic:wassailtopeOpposite be teetotalbe on the wagon
   • ▪ (of a plant or a porous substance) absorb (moisture): "the seedlings apparently drink much more water than we had realized"
   • ▪ (of wine) have a specified flavor or character when drunk: "this wine is really drinking beautifully"

   noun

   • 1. a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment: "cans of soda and other drinks" Similar beveragedrinkable/potable liquidliquid refreshmentthirst quencherdrambracernightcapniptotspoteye-openerdeoch an dorisinformal:cuppapintrare:potationlibation
   • ▪ a quantity of liquid swallowed: "he had a drink of water" Similar swallowgulpsipdraftswillinformal:swigslugchug
   • ▪ alcohol, or the habitual or excessive consumption of alcohol: "the effects of too much drink" Similar alcoholliquorintoxicating liquoralcoholic drinkstrong drinkintoxicantsinformal:boozehoochthe hard stufffirewatergut-rotrotgutmoonshinetipplethe demon drinkthe bottlejuicethe saucegrogDutch courageJohn Barleycornwallopbevvybellywash
   • ▪ a glass of liquid, especially when alcoholic: "we went for a drink" Similar glasscupmug
   • ▪ the sea or another large area of water: "he heaved the outboard motor into the drink" Similar the seathe oceanthe waterinformal:the brinyDavy Jones's lockerliterary:the deep

   Word Origin Old Englishdrincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › drinkDrink Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DRINK is swallow, imbibe. How to use drink in a sentence. swallow, imbibe; to take in or suck up : absorb; to take in or receive avidly —usually used with in…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDRINK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DRINK definition: 1. (an amount of) liquid that is taken into the body through the mouth: 2. alcoholic liquid: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   to take in through the senses, especially with eagerness and pleasure (often followed by in ): He drank in the beauty of the scene. to swallow the contents of (a cup, glass, etc.). to propose or participate in a toast to (a person, thing, or event): to drink one's health. Synonyms: toast.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDRINK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 15, 2024 · drink is the general word: to drink coffee. imbibe is formal in reference to actual drinking; it is used more often in the sense to absorb: to imbibe culture. sip implies drinking little by little: to sip a cup of broth.

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   To drink is to sip, slurp, or gulp a liquid. On extremely hot days, it's important to drink plenty of water. When you ingest any liquid, you drink it, although the verb drink is very often used to refer specifically to the sipping and swallowing of alcoholic beverages. If a bartender asks, "Do you drink ?"

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDRINK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to take liquid into the body through the mouth: He drank three glasses of water. The animals came down to the waterhole to drink.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › drinkDrink - definition of drink by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A liquid that is fit for drinking; a beverage. b. An alcoholic beverage, such as a cocktail or beer. c. Chiefly Southern US See soft drink. tonic. 2. An amount of liquid swallowed: took a long drink from the fountain. 3. Liquid for drinking: The host provided food and drink.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › drinkDrink Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Similar definitions. An amount of liquid swallowed. Took a long drink from the fountain. American Heritage. Habitual or excessive use of alcoholic liquor. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A portion of liquid drunk or for drinking, specif. one containing alcohol. To stop somewhere for a drink after work.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDRINK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    DRINK meaning: 1. to put liquid into your mouth and swallow it: 2. to drink alcohol, usually regularly: 3. a…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondrink noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of drink noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.