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

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

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

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   Apr 16, 2024 · A drink is an amount of a liquid which you drink. I'll get you a drink of water. [ + of] 4. countable noun. A drink is an alcoholic drink. She felt like a drink after a hard day. 5. uncountable noun. Drink is alcohol, such as beer, wine, or whisky . Too much drink is bad for your health.

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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.

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

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   noun. uk / drɪŋk / us. drink noun (LIQUID) A1. a liquid or an amount of liquid that you drink: a hot / cold drink. Can I have a drink of water please? More examples. drink noun (ALCOHOL) A2. alcohol, or an alcoholic drink: Do you fancy a drink tonight to celebrate? See also. soft drink.

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   Definition of drink noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. drink. noun. /drɪŋk/ Idioms. [countable, uncountable] a liquid for drinking; an amount of a liquid that you drink. Can I have a drink? Do you want a drink? a hot/cold drink. Passengers were left without food and drink for hours. There are snacks and fizzy drinks in the kitchen.

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   noun. any liquid that is swallowed to quench thirst, for nourishment, etc.; beverage. liquor; alcohol. excessive indulgence in alcohol: Drink was his downfall. a swallow or draft of liquid; potion: She took a drink of water before she spoke. Informal .Usually the drink . a large body of water, as a lake, ocean, river, etc.:

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americandrink noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /drɪŋk/ [countable, uncountable] a liquid for drinking; an amount of a liquid that you drink Can I have a drink? soft drinks (= cold drinks without alcohol) a drink of water food and drink She took a drink from the glass and then put it down. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?