the drink
noun
old-fashioned
: an area of water (such as a lake or pond)
The ball rolled down the hill and into the drink.
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In previous years, the drink has hit menus at Starbucks around the end of August.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
The Boulevardier is traditionally made with bourbon or rye, meaning Bowmore is taking the drink in yet another interesting direction.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Though the drink has been a popular treat in Utah since the 2010s, most likely because of the state's large Mormon population, who don't typically drink alcohol, the internet credits Olivia Rodrigo for bringing the flavorful mocktail drink option to the main stage.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 28 July 2025
The molasses notes in brown sugar deepen the Teddy Graham flavor, making the drink feel even more like a cookie in a cup.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
The Boulevardier is traditionally made with bourbon or rye, meaning Bowmore is taking the drink in yet another interesting direction.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Though the drink has been a popular treat in Utah since the 2010s, most likely because of the state's large Mormon population, who don't typically drink alcohol, the internet credits Olivia Rodrigo for bringing the flavorful mocktail drink option to the main stage.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 28 July 2025
The molasses notes in brown sugar deepen the Teddy Graham flavor, making the drink feel even more like a cookie in a cup.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the drink
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“The drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20drink. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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