ingest

verb

in·​gest in-ˈjest 

ingested; ingesting; ingests

transitive verb

: to take in for or as if for digestion

ingestible

in-ˈje-stə-bəl 

adjective

ingestive

in-ˈje-stiv 

adjective

Synonyms of ingest

• consume
• eat

Examples of ingest in a Sentence

The drug is more easily ingested in pill form.

claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable

Recent Examples on the Web

Colorful eggs, plastic grass, candy and chocolate can all be toxic if ingested by animals. —City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026

While the former two made points about pistachios and helium shortages by ingesting the products, the latter was stuck with a handful of fertilizer. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026

The first year is particularly dangerous for whales due to a combination of factors, including boat strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and ingesting plastic. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026

Squirrels chewing on vapes risk ingesting microplastics. —Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin ingestus, past participle of ingerere to carry in, from in- + gerere to bear

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ingest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed

Kids Definition

ingest

verb

in·​gest in-ˈjest 

: to take in for or as if for digestion

ingestion

-ˈjes-chən 

noun

Medical Definition

ingest

transitive verb

in·​gest in-ˈjest 

: to take in for or as if for digestion