libation

noun

li·ba·tion | \ lī-ˈbā-shən

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 anniversary

b : 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.

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Lunch and libations of choice are offered poolside. — Hannah Seligson, Town & Country, "The Best Room At... Winvian Farm," 19 Feb. 2019 Michalopoulos' Old New Orleans Rum Distillery set up a rum tasting station, which provided an alternative to wine and other libations to pair with hors d'oeuvres and the three-course dinner. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Parkway Promenade raises funds to beautify Jefferson Parish," 22 Apr. 2018 Set up a self-serve cocktail bar to keep the libations liberally flowing pre-dinner, and set bottles of chilled bubbly around the dining table before everyone’s seated. — Vogue, "Day 10: Entertain With Ease," 12 Nov. 2018 Guests will enjoy a full English breakfast, tea, scones, and several British libations. — Margeaux Sippell, BostonGlobe.com, "1,000 eggs, 500 bangers, 136 jams: A royal wedding viewing party menu by the numbers," 17 May 2018 For pre-meal libations, the house cocktails are worth considering. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, "Stanford Kitchen a welcome addition to Owings Mills dining scene," 5 July 2018 Small bites, water and libations are all provided, so the festival asks for a donation upon entry to benefit Hope for a Day, a local suicide-prevention organization. — Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, "5 things to do this weekend in Chicago," 5 July 2018 Saturday Evening Wind down with the libation of your choice. — Travel Wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Two days to explore Oconomowoc," 10 June 2018 In the last 12 months, three different bars have emerged throughout Chicagoland with a new approach to libations that some traditionalists might find blasphemous: self-serve taprooms, where customers pour their own beverages straight off the tap. — Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, "New self-serve taprooms in Chicago invite you to pour your own beverage," 3 Oct. 2017

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