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

Ensure surfaces cleaned with Pine-Sol are thoroughly rinsed and free of chemicals before allowing pets access, as ingesting cleaning products can be harmful to animals. —Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026

The other three men died of drug overdoses, either from ingesting drugs inside the jail or from experiencing fatal withdrawals. —Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026

Pets walk on the wet floor and then lick their paws, ingesting the problem oils. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026

This pilot tests the ability to ingest and process millions of data points daily, aiming to provide accurate, real-time insights on container positioning, transit conditions and arrival predictions. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 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