Definition of libation
1a : an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity) They offered a libation at the temple.b : a liquid (such as wine) used in a libation
2a : an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously a libation to celebrate their anniversaryb : beverage; especially : a drink containing alcohol His favorite libation is scotch on the rocks.
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Examples of libation in a Sentence
They offered libations at the temple.
We met for a libation after work.
Recent Examples of libation from the Web
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In addition to the libations that are available, food vendors will offer fare that includes pizza, pierogi, and chili, according to Smrecansky.
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Libations include bottomless mimosas, Bellini and Rossini cocktails, craft beers and small batch, biodynamic wines.
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Its official opening May 26 at 7 p.m. - during Covington's Final Friday Block Party - will feature libations from sponsor Covington Brewhouse.
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Lonely Planet created a travel guide for the beer connoisseur, complete with 32 countries across five continents and suggestions for the must-try libation.
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The ol' reliable G&T is the quintessential day-to-night libation.
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Contrary to the jaundiced press reports that appear every year around race time, the Mint Julep is a fine libation when made with 4 ounces bourbon, 6 sprigs of mint, 2 tablespoons simple syrup, and shaved ice.
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Origin and Etymology of libation
Middle English libacioun, from Latin libation-, libatio, from libare to pour as an offering; akin to Greek leibein to pour
First Known Use: 14th century
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playDefinition of libation for English Language Learners
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: a liquid that is poured out to honor a god
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: an alcoholic drink
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