libation

li·ba·tion | \ lī-ˈbā-shən

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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.

Recent Examples on the Web Following the awards, guests entered the Rock-N-Roll Chamber for more libations, fun, games and live music from the Doppelganger Band. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "2020 Chairman’s Gala: Highway to Fort Bend featuring Doppelganger Band," 6 Feb. 2020 But hidden among all those worthy libations are private selection spirits — liquors whose exact recipes can only be found at specific area bars and restaurants. — Kevin Gray, Dallas News, "Dallas bars and restaurants are pouring custom, hand-picked spirits. Here’s where to find them.," 15 Jan. 2020 According to a representative from Kroger, Prime Day seemed like the perfect time to make consumers aware that, unlike Amazon, Kroger Wine is more than ready to ship budget-friendly libations straight to their doors. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "Kroger Is Delivering $9 Bottles of Wine to Rival Amazon Prime Day," 11 July 2019 There were libations aplenty, and the night’s signature tequila cocktail was the drink of choice for many. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Stylish Aesthetes Came Out to the Winter Show’s Young Collectors Night," 31 Jan. 2020 When the drinks are out, the anti-skid design keeps libations in place and protects surfaces from heat, too. — Popular Science, "Delightful drink coasters that protect your furniture and show off your sense of style," 16 Jan. 2020 There’s no traditional SantaCon bar-hop here, but holiday cocktails (Peppermint Mojitos) will be poured at Bayfront’s North Pole Beach Club bar and belly-warming libations will come from the Maker’s Mark and Miller’s Ski Lodge bars. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "SantaCon’s tipsy Santas are stumbling to town in Fort Lauderdale and Miami," 6 Dec. 2019 While the majority of the cocktail menu mirrors the one downtown, one new libation is the Snowed In, a blend of cold brew from Birmingham’s Domestique Coffee, Jameson Irish Whiskey, amaretto, black walnut bitters, J.T. Bitters, and nutmeg. — Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, "The Mountain Brook location of Carrigan’s is ready. Here’s what’s new," 25 Nov. 2019 This creamy libation comes garnished with an ample yeast donut topped with chocolate-espresso crumbles. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Epcot Food & Wine Fest: Donut Box & Cool Wash now open," 1 Oct. 2019

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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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