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

Studies have also shown that Korean ginseng root may become less effective over time, so consider taking a break from ingesting the root every couple of weeks. —Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

Herbs such as parsley, catnip, and nasturtium are all safe for your dog to interact with (and even ingest) in moderation. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026

Types Powdered garlic capsules are the most natural and easiest to ingest. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026

Russia also denied poisoning Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian agent turned Kremlin critic who died in London in 2006 after ingesting the radioactive isotope polonium-210. —Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 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