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 this cocktail from Nguyen, Japanese rice vinegar’s gentle acidity brightens the drink without overpowering the other ingredients. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The citrus from the lemon and mint makes the drink refreshing on its own. Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Per the release, the drink originally went viral in 2017 and was served briefly at Coachella Music Festival earlier this year. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Both approaches let the drink cool at an appropriate temperature and pace, without causing permanent damage to the bottle. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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