as in drink
a liquid suitable for drinking a variety of libations will be available at the wedding reception

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Recent Examples of libation Guests will enjoy an evening of musical entertainment, libations and small bites, followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and inspiring testimonials from veteran recipients. Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025 The Circuit Board is a must: country ham, handmade buttermilk biscuits, hatch pepper cheese, pickles, ranch pretzels, seasonal fruit butter and barrel-aged maple butter pair perfectly with a strong libation. Michelle Stark, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025 And while libations are the name of the game here, don’t overlook their impeccable seafood options. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025 In honor of this local libation, this competition was all about seeing how the top mixologists in the area would put their own unique spin on this beloved and well-known drink. Essence, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for libation
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Noun
  • The coffee shops offer a variety of atmospheres and specialty drinks.
    Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
  • Their go-to picks include easy handheld items like mandarins, veggie chips, yogurt drinks, Babybel cheese and string cheese snacks that travel well between sports, dance and days at the pool.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Hot food, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase at The Lookout at Lake Poway.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
  • The lounge area will feature a selection of hot and cold food and drinks, as well as alcoholic beverages, and 12 suites that are approximately the same size as those in the Stueckle Sky Center.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025

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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libation. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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