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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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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
But Justo and his team suggest this may be because heavy drinkers died 13 years earlier on average than those who never drank. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Key Takeaways People who had eight or more alcoholic drinks per week had 133 percent higher risk of developing brain lesions tied to dementia compared with people who never drank. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
California's Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens commented − a line that Timothy's wife Victoria (Parker Posey) asks her husband later in the night, after the family sips on his homemade drinks. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 Spring and summer in Charlotte is the perfect time to grab a meal or a drink with your dog by your side. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 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
  • Hidden in London’s West End, the brasserie-style dining room is always buzzing while guests sip on bubbles and listen to live jazz.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Then, later in the day, Kesha seemed to support the recommendation by posting a photo of herself smirking while sipping from a Wendy’s cup.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 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
Verb
  • This form of creatine is less bioavailable than creatine monohydrate, meaning your body doesn't absorb it as well.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Because when so many Americans are tightening grocery budgets, scaling back meals, and absorbing the daily drip of scarcity, a pass that promises a burger a day doesn’t feel indulgent.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of absorb
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  • But opponents argue that taxing the popular beverages will only hurt families, workers and small businesses.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of beverage
Noun
  • The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.
    — Tommy McArdle, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The blood alcohol level of hockey player brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau did not contribute to their deaths the day they were fatally struck by an allegedly drunk and enraged driver, a judge ruled Tuesday.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of alcohol
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  • That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.
    — Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of gulp
Verb
  • While the brand courts a luxury buyer, the competitive nature of the segment makes a price increase of nearly $500 per month harder to swallow.
    — Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The internet found all this smoothie drama a little hard to swallow.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of swallow
Noun
  • The space is near a Big 5 Sporting Goods store and Mark & Monica’s Family Pizza, with In and Out Market liquor store across the street.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Maryland Lottery will also send a $500 bonus to the liquor store that sold the prize-winning ticket.
    — Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of liquor

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