1
2
: to join in a toast (see toast entry 1 sense 2a) to
I'll drink your good health.
3
: to bring to a specified state by drinking alcoholic beverages
drank himself into oblivion
1
a
: to take liquid into the mouth for swallowing
eating and drinking
b
: to receive into one's consciousness
… drinking deep of the culture which surrounds them.—
L. R. Ward
L. R. Ward2
: to partake of alcoholic beverages
has quit drinking
3
: to make or join in a toast
I'll drink to that!
Usage of Drink
In modern established use, drank is the past tense of drink ("I drank a glass of water"), and drunk is the past participle ("I have drunk three glasses of water today"). Throughout the long history of the word drink, however, there have been centuries when the two forms were used in the opposite contexts, and in some dialects today they still are.
1
a
: a liquid suitable for swallowing
provided with food and drink
b
: alcoholic beverages
2
: a draft (see draft entry 1 sense 2b) or portion of liquid
poured herself a drink
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 in a Sentence
Verb
The baby still drinks from a bottle.
What would you like to drink?
We drank orange juice with breakfast.
I drink lots of water when I'm hiking.
She drank too much last night and woke up sick this morning.
It's not safe to drink and drive.
She drank herself into a stupor.
He nearly drank himself to death.
Noun
We serve coffee, tea, and other hot drinks.
Food and drink will be provided.
They went to the bar for a few drinks.
Can I get you another drink?
He took a long drink from his glass.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Heuisler, after 21 years in barrels the whiskey stood at about 110 proof, and only about a quarter of the liquid actually remained after decades of the angels drinking their share.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Order a drink from the G7 Global Cocktail Series at Blacktail Bar.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Avoid naps and don’t drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks in the afternoon or evening.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Heuisler, after 21 years in barrels the whiskey stood at about 110 proof, and only about a quarter of the liquid actually remained after decades of the angels drinking their share.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
The three-tier lamp also has enough room to hold small essentials, like drinks, books, and small plants.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Order a drink from the G7 Global Cocktail Series at Blacktail Bar.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drink. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
drink
1 of 2 verb1
2
: to drink alcoholic beverages
drinker
noun
drink
2 of 2 noun1
a
: beverage
b
: alcoholic liquor
2
: a draft or portion of liquid
Medical Definition
drink
1 of 2 verb1
: to take liquid into the mouth for swallowing
2
: to partake of alcoholic beverages especially habitually
specifically
: to indulge in alcoholic beverages with disagreeable effect
drink
2 of 2 noun1
: liquid suitable for swallowing especially to quench thirst or to provide nourishment or refreshment
2
: alcoholic liquor
3
: a draft or portion of liquid (as water or a prepared beverage) taken or to be taken by an individual at one time
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