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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My understanding is that the cocktail should be served first, with time allowed to enjoy the drink before the appetizers and meal arrive.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Moehrig is the straw that stirs the drink on the back end.
—Mike Kaye
june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The latter posted a photo of himself holding a mate cup in one hand and the World Cup trophy in the other after his team won in 2022, cementing the drink's place in the hall of famous sport beverages.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Customers can opt to have the drink made with lemonade or coconut milk, and also choose the level of caffeine and B vitamins.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Moehrig is the straw that stirs the drink on the back end.
—Mike Kaye
june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The latter posted a photo of himself holding a mate cup in one hand and the World Cup trophy in the other after his team won in 2022, cementing the drink's place in the hall of famous sport beverages.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Customers can opt to have the drink made with lemonade or coconut milk, and also choose the level of caffeine and B vitamins.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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 23 Jun. 2026.
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