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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Some beer companies even make canned versions of the drink, but forget that nonsense — there is nothing better than a fresh, handmade michelada. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026 Fans of the drink appreciate it for its affordable price and, supposedly, strong ratio. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Google says the drink was a breakout search term in the past month. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 The botanical notes of those spirits transform the drink into something much more layered and special-tasting, with hardly any extra work. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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