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 2016, Coca-Cola settled a lawsuit filed by consumer advocates alleging that the company falsely advertised Vitaminwater as containing just vitamins and water; as part of the settlement, the company agreed to change its marketing and note on its bottles that the drink contains sweeteners.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
The tequila doesn’t overwhelm the drink, making for a clean finish and overall, a light-bodied drink.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
While the food should follow the theme (creativity gets bonus points), don’t neglect the drink menu—consider creating a signature cocktail or mocktail.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The online attention has sparked thousands of reactions from people eager to purchase and try the drink for themselves.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
The tequila doesn’t overwhelm the drink, making for a clean finish and overall, a light-bodied drink.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
While the food should follow the theme (creativity gets bonus points), don’t neglect the drink menu—consider creating a signature cocktail or mocktail.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The online attention has sparked thousands of reactions from people eager to purchase and try the drink for themselves.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.
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