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verb

ˈdriŋk How to pronounce drink (audio)
Definition of drinknext
1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination

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2
as in to booze
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages we're worried that she's started drinking again

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3
as in to absorb
to take in (something liquid) through small openings the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge

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drink

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noun

1
as in beverage
a liquid suitable for drinking we went inside to have a drink after mowing the lawn

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2
as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time the thirsty soldier took a long drink from his canteen

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3
as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID

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Recent Examples of drink
Verb
He's been drinking puppy formula out of a baby bottle. — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 To improve semen quality, experts said to focus on modifiable lifestyle habits, like drinking alcohol and smoking. — Simon Spichak, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
The complaint adds that JH’s camera captured Ross, who shares an office with her, at around 9:52 a.m. putting a foreign substance into her drink. — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Finally, the evening will conclude outside on the exit patio, where drinks will be served around a fire. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
  1. sip
  2. booze
  3. absorb
  4. beverage
  5. alcohol
  6. gulp
  7. swallow
  8. liquor
Verb
  • The beer garden and front patio are both excellent places to soak up the sunny weather and sip a cold one. 3keysbrewing.com; 2505 Manatee Ave.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The Roost beverage director Justin Sheffey will come up with easy-drinking happy hour cocktails to sip on Good Neighbor’s three patios, one of which will replace a former bocce court.
    — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of sip
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  • What gin mill were Brian Albert and Brian Higgins boozing in before heading over to the Waterfall? A. Joe Angelo’s Café in Brockton B. Southside Tavern in Braintree C. Donahue’s Pub in Holbrook D. The Hillside in Canton 26.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 14 July 2024
  • There is no plot to speak of in this delicately directed film that somehow does acquire suspense as Peter works out the kinks of his yesterday, Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz in a fabulous red smock, cigarettes and booze freely flowing everywhere.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of booze
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  • Huge fans blow outside air across a liquid that absorbs carbon dioxide molecules.
    — David Pogue, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The problem that absorbed them takes a key theme in mathematics and turns it into a concrete tool for group theorists.
    — Leila Sloman, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of absorb
Noun
  • Fluoride is a mineral that naturally occurs in water sources such as lakes and rivers, and is even naturally present in some foods and beverages, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Cinnamon tea is a naturally sweet and spicy beverage made by infusing hot water with cinnamon bark.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of beverage
Noun
  • Yet, with any colossal success, there can always be backlash, with some criticizing the higher alcohol levels.
    — Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Rick Rodriguez, 24, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.
    — Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of alcohol
Verb
  • Slurp your bev up like a straw or tip the bottle back to gulp it down.
    — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025
  • That would have been like the Celtics willingly trading, gulp, Paul Pierce to the Heat at one point.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of gulp
Verb
  • Sometimes legitimate professional prospects would choose to stay and play at a local school rather than be swallowed up ...
    — Christian Schneider, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Instead, the power conferences could use their success this month as justification for not only expanding the NCAAs but swallowing all the extra bids.
    — Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of swallow
Noun
  • Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.
    — Chris Massaro, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of liquor

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