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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The bar’s Salish Sea Spritz, tart with rhubarb and blackberry, is the drink to nurse by the fire over sharing stories. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026 Workers are divided over whether the drink is harmless or a breach of professional etiquette—and recruiters are split, too. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 The ingredients that acidify or sweeten the drink also need to be dialed back in order to balance the mixture; many bartenders will include spices or other ingredients that provide nuance and complexity in the drink. — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Matcha is landing on daytime rave menus alongside coffee, and rising interest in how to make iced matcha reflects the drink’s growing role in social settings well beyond the counter. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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