imbibed; imbibing
1
a
formal + often humorous
: drink
imbibing large amounts of coffee/wine
b
: to take in or up
a sponge imbibes moisture
2
a
: to receive into the mind and retain
imbibe moral principles
b
: to assimilate or take into solution
1
formal + often humorous
: drink sense 2
He no longer imbibes, but doesn't mind if others do.
2
a
: to take in liquid
b
: to absorb or assimilate moisture, gas, light, or heat
imbiber
noun
Examples of imbibe in a Sentence
She imbibed vast quantities of coffee.
She never imbibes but isn't offended when others do.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Enjoy watching the players battle it out on a giant projector while imbibing a Dope AF lychee martini or PB&J Old Fashioned.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Alternative beverages The overall decline in alcohol consumption is driving bars and restaurants to come up with alternatives that bring in a little more cash than a Pellegrino and can offer diners fun ways to imbibe without an alcohol buzz.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
Watch parties at pubs, breweries, and places of imbibing across North America will be tuned in for the draw.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imbibe. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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imbibe
verb
im·bibe
im-ˈbīb 
imbibed; imbibing
1
: to receive into the mind and retain
imbibe knowledge
2
b
imbiber
noun
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