ingest

verb

in·​gest in-ˈjest How to pronounce ingest (audio)
ingested; ingesting; ingests

transitive verb

: to take in for or as if for digestion
ingestible adjective
ingestive adjective

Examples of ingest in a Sentence

The drug is more easily ingested in pill form. claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
Recent Examples on the Web The animals often suffer lacerations to their heads, backs and legs from broken glass, or ingest toxic household substances such as laundry detergent, motor oil and carpet cleaner. Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024 Last week, an engine that ingested bubblewrap caught fire midair, while another flight lost a tire after takeoff on Thursday. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024 The way the parasite ends up in the head after being ingested is as unpleasant as the concept of worm eggs in the brain, according to the CDC. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Comparing their findings to current health guidelines is tricky, because studies on living people often measure hair, which reflects substances ingested within weeks, whereas bone accumulates toxins over years. Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024 By ingesting all that video, the AI amasses knowledge of what certain things and concepts look like. Tyler Remmel, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 One way to do this is to make sure your customer data platform consists of the right tools to not only ingest but also manage customer data properly. Nathan Kondamuri, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 She will be instructed to ingest strange tinctures and coached to mistrust her own mind. Amanda Hess, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024 Never ingest or inject bleach into your body, no matter who may suggest doing that. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin ingestus, past participle of ingerere to carry in, from in- + gerere to bear

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ingest was in 1620

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Cite this Entry

“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingest. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ingest

verb
in·​gest in-ˈjest How to pronounce ingest (audio)
: to take in for or as if for digestion
ingestion noun

Medical Definition

ingest

transitive verb
in·​gest in-ˈjest How to pronounce ingest (audio)
: to take in for or as if for digestion

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