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   drink

   /drɪŋk/

   verb

   • 1. take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow: "we sat by the fire, drinking our tea" 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: "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 flavour or character when drunk: "this wine is really drinking beautifully"

   noun

   • 1. a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment: "fizzy drinks" Similar beveragedrinkable/potable liquidliquid refreshmentthirst quencherdrambracernightcapniptotspoteye-openerdeoch an dorisinformal:cuppapintrare:potationlibation
   • ▪ a quantity of liquid swallowed at one go: "he had a drink of water" Similar swallowgulpsipdraughtswillinformal: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
   • ▪ a social gathering at which alcoholic drinks are served: "would you like to come for drinks on Sunday?"
   • ▪ 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.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDRINK | English meaning - Cambridge 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.

3. 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…

4. 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.

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.

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

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   n. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDRINK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › drinkDRINK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Drink definition: to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe. . See examples of DRINK used in a sentence.