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verb

ˈdriŋk How to pronounce drink (audio)
Definition of drinknext
1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination

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2
as in to booze
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages we're worried that she's started drinking again

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3
as in to absorb
to take in (something liquid) through small openings the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge

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drink

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noun

1
as in beverage
a liquid suitable for drinking we went inside to have a drink after mowing the lawn

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as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time the thirsty soldier took a long drink from his canteen

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3
as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID

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Recent Examples of drink
Verb
The Food & Drink The name of the game at Evermore is variety, and the food and drink program certainly supports that. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 The new rules mandated that referees stop play for a ten-minute hydration break that allows players to drink fluids, change clothes, or shower in their locker room. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
Some departures, like that of British drinks maker Diageo two years ago, have been in the form of divestment to a local operator that continues the business. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Yeti is known for keeping food and drinks well chilled throughout the day, and the Daytrip is no exception. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drink
  1. sip
  2. booze
  3. absorb
  4. beverage
  5. gulp
  6. alcohol
  7. swallow
  8. liquor
Verb
  • Simply squeeze, stir with ice water and sip for a refreshing drink with natural caffeine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But Arthur Ashe Stadium being loud, filled with fans taking flash photos and sipping on Honey Deuce cocktails at $23 a piece is nothing new.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sip
Verb
  • Not everyone wants to booze with their brunch.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026
  • Kara crashes in, all boozed up, having returned to a planet where their super-metabolism doesn’t work.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Definition of booze
Verb
  • Curtailment risk in India refers to a situation when renewable power plants are forced to cut their generation to meet the electrical grid’s capacity to safely absorb or transmit power.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • This design effectively absorbs violent shockwaves that would otherwise shatter conventional armor.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of absorb
Noun
  • Central colleague cafes provide complimentary premium coffee and beverages, while gaming lounges with puzzles and tabletop games offer opportunities for hands-on breaks from screens.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bullock, however, said the beverage industry's goal isn't to preserve a regulatory vacuum, but rather set up new rules governing the products similar to the alcohol industry.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of beverage
Noun
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cradled in her arms, the newborn suckles eagerly, its tiny paws paddling the air with every gulp.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of gulp
Noun
  • The trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Genetics, smoking and alcohol use are risk factors, but Kingham says changing diets are the biggest cause of the global increase.
    — Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of alcohol
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  • Gap’s barrel jeans provide that feature without swallowing my short frame, as some wide-legs jeans do.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Days of intense waves fueled by Hurricane Marie far away in the Pacific left several sections of the boardwalk destroyed after massive swells swallowed protective sand berms and slammed through the seawall.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of swallow
Noun
  • Though most grocery stores and liquor stores remain open for Labor Day, some establishments also take part in the federal holiday.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Ecology officials were notified that 250,000 gallons (946,353 liters) of black liquor was discharging into and out of the containment area, according to emails among investigators.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
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