libation
noun
li·ba·tion
lī-ˈbā-shən 
1
a
: an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity)
They offered a libation at the temple.
b
: a liquid (such as wine) used in a libation
2
a
: an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously
a libation to celebrate their anniversary
b
: beverage
especially
: a drink containing alcohol
His favorite libation is scotch on the rocks.
Examples of libation in a Sentence
They offered libations at the temple.
We met for a libation after work.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Throughout the evening, including the pre-Oscars reception, nearly 20,000 glasses of specialty cocktails, Champagne and other libations were poured.
—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The event also features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, and an opportunity drawing, a news release stated.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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libation
noun
li·ba·tion
lī-ˈbā-shən
1
a
: the act of pouring a liquid in honor of a god
b
: a liquid (as wine) poured as a libation
2
: a drink poured or taken as if to honor a god
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