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

Fungicide use could harm bees and other visitors in surprising ways, such as by killing those microbes that the bees ingest and need for gut health. —Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026

When ingested, the bacteria can release enzymes that neutralize stomach acids, then from there storm the intestines and can enter the blood. —Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026

Scientists have estimated that humans may be ingesting tens of thousands of these particles every year. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

Scientists have estimated that humans may be ingesting tens of thousands of these particles every year. —Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 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