How to Use drink in a Sentence

drink

1 of 2 verb
  • It's not safe to drink and drive.
  • What would you like to drink?
  • The baby still drinks from a bottle.
  • She drank too much last night and woke up sick this morning.
  • He nearly drank himself to death.
  • We drank orange juice with breakfast.
  • I drink lots of water when I'm hiking.
  • She drank herself into a stupor.
  • Linger, drink more wine, and share stories with strangers.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Dorsey also compiled a guide to the best new and talked-about places to eat and drink this month.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024
  • One of those was learning to let go of things that weren’t good for you, and one of those was drinking whiskey.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The trio’s sound was born from drinking tea and spilling secrets like three best friends do.
    Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Then, leave the cold brew to extract for 12 to 24 hours before drinking.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • Restaurant News Get the scoop on the latest openings, closings, and where and what to eat and drink.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Hear ghost stories, drink spirits, and take a hayride around the cemetery.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Perhaps a lot of older folks drink Bud Light, not younger ones.
    Nbc Universal, NBC News, 6 Aug. 2023
  • At dinner, Jane Doe drank two glasses of wine, along with a full meal.
    Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 11 May 2023
  • Champagne is the go-to drink, along with expensive wine.
    Kim Gordon, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The country drinks about 98 million cups of coffee per day.
    Megan Specia, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2023
  • What to drink: One small quibble: More cocktails, please!
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
  • Try it as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails or drink it on its own.
    Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • The men drank and bowled until the 11 p.m. closing time, then walked out to their cars together.
    Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
  • If these parents drink at home with their son, that’s their business.
    Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Maurin likes to drink it very cold: reds in the fridge, whites and rosés in the freezer for half an hour before opening.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The man asked Shrader to drink some alcohol with him, and Shrader obliged.
    Longreads, 4 Apr. 2024
  • People should fast for the majority of the day and drink no water during the event.
    The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
  • WhistlePig recommends drinking this on the rocks or in a highball.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 June 2023
  • For those who don’t drink alcohol, any spritz can replace the Champagne—of course, served in style.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Here, a narrow bench against a half wall can be used as landing spots for guests or extra food and drink items.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Or maybe drinking's never been your thing to begin with.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2024
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drink

2 of 2 noun
  • They went to the bar for a few drinks.
  • He took a long drink from his glass.
  • Food and drink will be provided.
  • We serve coffee, tea, and other hot drinks.
  • Can I get you another drink?
  • At the time, Kim shared that her new drink of choice was tequila.
    Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Powell could have bailed for friends, drinks on ice, the Aegean Sea.
    Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Camps were still serving food and drinks, keeping the joy alive.
    Asli Pelit, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Others sought a cool, dry place to order food and drinks.
    Jenny Vrentas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Also, lots of food and drinks of some sort will be needed.
    Annie Lane, oregonlive, 31 May 2023
  • There’s plenty of seating, both at the bar and at drink rails along the opposite wall.
    Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Look no further than Sunny D, a beloved drink for kids of all ages.
    Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Sonic Grab a cold drink or some tots on the way to your Labor Day party.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Narasimhan: My drink is a doppio Macchiato with some hot milk on the side.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Adler, meanwhile, is a fan of the backyard’s pink turf, and Brooks is impressed by the swim-up drinks station.
    Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • But the bitterness of not knowing is a drink that must be swallowed again and again.
    James Wood, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
  • With the Ello Tumbler, your cold drinks stay cool for up to 12 hours while your hot drinks stay hot for six hours.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, its buttons may hold up better against snacks and drinks.
    Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Offer festive foods and warm fall drinks like spiked cider.
    Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 July 2023
  • Later in the day, share little plates of olives, nuts, and triple-cream cheese over drinks, then start eating in earnest.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Grab a drink, reapply your face sunscreen, and soak up the remaining rays from the comfort of the white beach chairs.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The celebrity food and drink expert shared the news alongside a grainy photo of the pair on Instagram.
    Gina Vivinetto, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • And for the cold months, layer this underneath a lightweight sweater for off-the-court coffee or drinks.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The Frosty Cream Cold Brew line of drinks offers vanilla, chocolate and caramel flavors.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Quintero said that customers will soon be able to order food along with their drinks.
    Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2024
  • There will also be light food and drinks available for purchase.
    Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
  • What are the biggest drink ordering mistakes on a plane?
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 14 Sep. 2023
  • An employee’s bottle of Minute Maid was jammed into the ice used for drinks.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
  • After all, this is the same woman who asked Sam for cash to buy a drink midway through a date and then refused to return the change.
    Hazlitt, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Visitors can enjoy more than 100 wines and bubbly drinks from around the world.
    The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023

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