drink

²drink

noun

Definition of DRINK

1

a : a liquid suitable for swallowing b : alcoholic beverages

2

: a draft or portion of liquid

3

: excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages <he took to drink when his business failed>

4

: a sizable body of water —used with the <landed in the drink>

Examples of DRINK

1. We serve coffee, tea, and other hot drinks.
2. Food and drink will be provided.
3. They went to the bar for a few drinks.
4. Can I get you another drink?
5. He took a long drink from his glass.

First Known Use of DRINK

before 12th century

Related to DRINK

Synonyms: beverage, drinkable, libation, potable, quencher

Antonyms: nonintoxicant

Related Words: potion; pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink; nectar; alcohol, brew, intoxicant, liquor, spirits; mix, mixer

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Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

finish, gimlet, mull, sake, setup, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail