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

However, the report does not provide any evidence as to how Cole would have ingested more methadone. — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

It’s known as an extremely toxic chemical that is fatal if ingested and can cause chronic health problems on contact. — ABC News, 25 June 2026

Broadcasters want the ability to ingest live footage directly from mobile devices. — Chris Allen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Yet no branch of science has debunked the idea that humans are neglecting lots of opportunities for ingesting animals. — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 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