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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According to de Souza’s mother, the creator and her two friends consumed roughly one and a half liters of whisky, and the bottle with the remainder of the drink is under analysis. Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Chili's Grill & Bar might have the drink, or drinks, for you. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 Because oxymel can raise blood sugar levels, people with diabetes should be careful when consuming the drink, warned Duffy. Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 7 Nov. 2025 Most dessert menu items cost between $4 to $8, while the drink menu — featuring coffees, iced drinks, teas and refreshers — runs between $3 to $7. Jason Dill november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 2025.

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