Definition of drink - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
consumptiontr./intr. consume a liquid through the mouthtr./intr.
- She drinks water every morning.
2.
alcoholtr./intr. consume alcoholic beveragestr./intr.
- He drinks at the bar every Friday.
3.
bodytr./intr. absorb or take in liquidtr./intr.
- The sponge drinks the spilled juice.
4.
celebrationintr. UK propose a toast in celebrationintr. UK
- Let's drink to their success.
5.
focustr. pay close attention to somethingtr.
- She drank in every word of the story.
Noun
1.
beveragesingle serving of a beverage
- Can I get you a drink?
2.
drinkliquid suitable for drinking
- She poured herself a drink from the pitcher.
3.
alcoholalcoholic beverages in general
- He decided to give up drink for a month.
Images of drink
single serving of a beverage 
liquid suitable for drinking
Expressions with drink
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consume a liquid completely in one go
He decided to drink down the entire glass of water.
consume a drink completely in one go
He dared me to drink off the entire glass.
finish one's drink completely
He was told to drink up before leaving.
consume alcohol to forget problems
He tried to drink away his sorrows after the breakup.
wanting a drink very much because of thirst or desire
I'm dying for a drink after that long run!
require a beverage to quench thirst
After the run, I really need a drink.
raise a glass and drink to honor someone
We drink a toast to the newlyweds.
make someone very upset or stressed
Her constant nagging drove him to drink.
drink alcohol without getting drunk or losing self-control
Despite several cocktails, he can really hold his drink without slurring words.
expresses a need to celebrate with a drink
We won the match, that calls for a drink!
expresses need to celebrate with a drink after good news
This calls for a drink after winning the game!
listen carefully and eagerly to someone's words
She drank in his words during the lecture.
use up all the drinks someone has by drinking them
The guests tried to drink the host dry.
secretly add something harmful to a drink
She was accused of trying to lace a drink.
handle alcohol without getting drunk or losing control
He can really carry his drink at parties.
consume alcohol to forget problems
He tried to drink away his sorrows after the breakup.
absorb visually or audibly with great attention
She drank in the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.
look at the scenery with great enjoyment
They sat on the hill to drink in the scenery.
drink is paid for by someone else
Enjoy your evening, the drink is on us.
drink alcohol excessively
He tends to drink like a fish at parties.
drink until feeling completely satisfied or no longer thirsty
After the hike, we drank our fill at the stream.
consume alcohol excessively until losing normal faculties
He would drink himself silly every weekend.
consume more alcohol than another person can handle
He can drink anyone under the table at parties.
raise a glass and drink to wish someone well
Let's drink his health at the party tonight!
Origin of drink
Old English, drincan (to drink)
Terms with drink included in their meaning
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brewing
alcoholic drink made from fermented grains and hops
morning eating
food and drink served at the first meal of the day
beverage
hot drink made by mixing milk with cocoa and sugar
drink
serving of the coffee beverage
cafe order
hot brewed drink from roasted bean grounds
drink
liquid from fruits or vegetables
food
list of food and drink options at a restaurant
ingest
move food or drink from mouth to stomach
drink
dried leaves used to make a beverage
beverage
drink made by steeping dried leaves in hot water
beverage
liquid from apples used as a drink or in cooking
hydration
feel a need to drink
beverages
sweet carbonated drink with kola nut flavor
drink
single serving of coffee in a cup
beverages
hot drink made by infusing tea leaves in boiling water
chocolate drink
warm drink made from cocoa and milk
non-carbonated drink
drink with lemon juice, water, and sugar
beverages
juice extracted from oranges, consumed as a drink
physiology
feeling a need or desire to drink
drink
light-colored wine made from white or red grapes
beverages
drink containing ethanol, often intoxicating
bar order
single serving of this drink
drink
mixed alcoholic beverage
regular consumption
food and drink regularly consumed by a person or animal
Examples of drink in a sentence
They drink juice with breakfast every day. She doesn't drink during the weekdays. They drink together at family gatherings. Dry soil drinks the rain quickly. The towel drank up the water. We drink to new beginnings every year.
They drink to celebrate their anniversary. He drank in the beauty of the sunset. The students drank in the professor's lecture eagerly. He ordered a drink at the bar. She offered me a drink from the fridge. He offered me a drink from the cooler. A refreshing drink was all she needed. She avoided drink at social gatherings. Drink was served at the party, but he declined.
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- French:boire, verre, ...
- German:trinken, Getränk, ...
- Italian:bere, bevanda, ...
- Spanish:beber, bebida, ...
- Portuguese:beber, bebida, ...
- Chinese:喝, 饮料, ...
- Japanese:飲む, 飲み物, ...
- Arabic:شَرِبَ, مَشْرُوب, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁתּוֹת, מַשְׁקֶה, ...
- Russian:пить, напиток, ...
- Ukrainian:пити, напій, ...
- Hindi:पीना, पेय, ...
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