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Definition of drinking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
liquid consumptionact of consuming liquids
- Drinking is essential for staying hydrated.
2.
alcohol consumptionact of consuming alcoholic beverages
- Drinking is common at social gatherings.
Adjective
1.
alcoholrelated to the consumption of alcohol
- He has many drinking buddies at the pub.
2.
habitualinvolving regular or habitual alcohol consumption
- They have a drinking culture in the office.
Expressions with drinking
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bar or local drinking establishment
We met at the local drinking hole.
social event with excessive alcohol
The weekend drinking spree left everyone exhausted.
period of drinking a lot of alcohol without stopping
He went on a drinking jag after losing his job.
water safe for human consumption
Ensure you have access to drinking water.
minimum age to legally consume alcohol
The drinking age in the country is 21.
hot beverage made from cocoa powder and milk
She enjoyed a cup of drinking chocolate by the fire.
device providing drinking water in public places
The park installed a new drinking fountain.
game involving alcohol consumption as part of its rules
They played a drinking game every time someone said 'cheers'..
container made of glass for drinking liquids
She filled the drinking glass with water..
condition of consuming alcohol excessively and regularly
His drinking problem has affected his family life and career.
thin tube used for drinking liquids by suction
She drank her juice with a drinking straw.
struggle to control alcohol use causing life problems
He has a drinking problem and needs help.
social activity involving daytime alcohol consumption
They planned a day drinking event for the holiday weekend.
song sung to celebrate drinking alcohol at parties or gatherings
They sang a drinking song at the pub last night.
pleasant to drink without strong flavors
This wine is easy-drinking and perfect for a casual dinner.
customs and behaviors around alcohol consumption
The city's drinking culture encourages socializing in pubs.
pattern of often excessive alcohol use over a longer time
Heavy drinking damaged his health over several years.
use of alcohol by people younger than the legal drinking age
The school runs programs to prevent underage drinking in the community.
drinking a lot of alcohol quickly
Binge drinking is common at college parties.
period of excessive alcohol consumption
He went on a drinking binge last weekend.
toy bird that moves as if drinking water using heat
The drinking bird keeps dipping its beak into the glass.
long period of drinking alcohol
They went on a drinking bout last night.
person with whom one regularly drinks alcohol
John is my favorite drinking-companion on Friday nights.
vessel made from an animal's horn
The museum displayed a Viking drinking horn.
Origin of drinking
Old English, drincan (to drink)
Terms with drinking included in their meaning
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kitchenware
small open container for drinking
drink
liquid suitable for drinking
drinking vessel
drinking container made from clear hardened sand-based material
food
make ready for eating or drinking
environment
water suitable for drinking
kitchenware
small cup used for drinking tea
supply system
available supply of liquid used for drinking and other needs
liquid or action
small amount of liquid or the act of drinking it
utensils
thin tube for drinking liquids
recreation
outdoor area of a pub for drinking beer
drinking place
large place where people drink beer together
drinking vessel
large cup for serving beer, typically made of glass or ceramic
festival
temporary tent for selling and drinking beer
drinking
straw that can be bent
drinking water
water sold in bottles for drinking, often spring or mineral
drinking action
act of drinking something in large gulps
drinking
cup used to drink coffee
alcohol
become intoxicated by drinking a specific alcoholic drink
alcohol
become slightly drunk from drinking alcohol
after drinking
unpleasant effects following excessive alcohol consumption
diet
avoid eating or drinking something
food drink
cause a bad taste in the mouth after eating or drinking
dairy
white residue on upper lip after drinking milk
drinking water
water containing dissolved minerals, often carbonated
Examples of drinking in a sentence
Social drinking can sometimes lead to excessive consumption. Drinking can lead to health issues. He was fined for public drinking. They organized a drinking event for the weekend. The drinking culture at the university is quite intense. He joined a drinking club at university.
Their drinking habits worried their family.
View all translations of drinking
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- French:boisson, alcoolisé, ...
- German:Trinken, Alkohol-, ...
- Italian:bere, alcolico, ...
- Spanish:consumo de líquidos, de copas, ...
- Portuguese:consumo de líquidos, de bebida, ...
- Chinese:饮水, 饮酒的, ...
- Japanese:飲むこと, 飲酒の, ...
- Arabic:شُرْب, شَرابِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁתִיָּה, לִשְׁתִיָּה, ...
- Russian:питьё, пьянственный, ...
- Ukrainian:пиття, п'яний, ...
- Hindi:तरल पदार्थों का सेवन, शराबी, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of drink
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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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