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Definition of drinking bird - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
toy sciencetoy bird that moves as if drinking water using heat
- The drinking bird keeps dipping its beak into the glass.
- The drinking bird fascinated the children at the science fair.
- She bought a drinking bird as a quirky desk toy.
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Images of drinking bird
toy bird that moves as if drinking water using heat
Expressions with drinking
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
We spent the holiday weekend day drinking by the pool.
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.
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.
Expressions with bird
small bird
I saw a little bird perched on the window sill.
person who wakes up very early
She's an early bird, always up by 5 AM.
someone who prefers staying at home
She is a home bird and loves spending weekends reading.
person who is unusual or eccentric
John is an odd bird, always wearing mismatched socks.
discount offered to customers who arrive early
The restaurant offers an early bird special for diners who arrive before 6 PM.
being early leads to success or advantage
She always arrives early because the early bird catches the worm.
a proverb meaning a sure thing is better than a risky gain
A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush.
received information from an undisclosed source
A little bird told me you're getting a promotion.
eat very little food at a time
She always eats like a bird at dinner.
completely free without restrictions
After quitting his job, he felt free as a bird.
boo and jeer to show displeasure
The audience gave the bird to the comedian after a bad joke.
person experienced and wise
He's an old bird in the business world.
unusual or eccentric person
He's a strange bird, always talking to himself.
being early gives the best chance for success
The early bird gets the worm, so let's start now!
persuade someone with great charm or appeal
He could charm a bird off a tree with his words.
persuade someone to do something with charm
She could charm a bird off the manager's perch.
someone has left or escaped unexpectedly
By the time the police arrived, the bird had flown.
make a rude gesture with the middle finger
He flipped the bird at the driver.
food given to birds, usually mixed seeds
She filled the feeder with bird feed.
food given to birds, usually mixed seeds
She filled the feeder with bird food.
bird kept inside a cage by people
The caged bird sang every morning.
bird that is currently in flight
The flying bird soared above the mountains.
bird active during the night
The owl is a well-known night bird.
sing very well and melodiously
She can sing like a bird, hitting every note perfectly.
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- French:oiseau buveur, ...
- German:Trinkvogel, ...
- Italian:uccello che beve, ...
- Spanish:pájaro bebedor, ...
- Portuguese:pássaro bebedor, ...
- Chinese:喝水鸟, ...
- Japanese:飲み鳥, ...
- Arabic:طَائِر الشُّرْب, ...
- Hebrew:צִפּוֹר שְׁתַיָּנִית, ...
- Russian:пьющая птица, ...
- Ukrainian:птах, що п'є, ...
- Hindi:पीने वाला पक्षी, ...
- Bengali:ড্রিঙ্কিং বার্ড খেলনা, ...
- Catalan:ocell bevedor, ...
- Czech:pijící ptáček, ...
- Danish:drikkefugl, ...
- Dutch:drinkende vogel, ...
- Greek:πουλί που πίνει, ...
- Hungarian:ivó madár, ...
- Khmer:ប្រដាប់ក្មេងលេងបក្សីផឹកទឹក, ...
- Korean:마시는 새, ...
- Persian:پرنده نوشنده, ...
- Polish:pijący ptaszek, ...
- Portuguese (BR):pássaro bebedor, ...
- Romanian:pasărea care bea, ...
- Swedish:dryckande fågel, ...
- Thai:นกดื่มน้ำ, ...
- Turkish:su içen kuş, ...
- Vietnamese:chim đồ chơi, ...
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