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Definition of drinks - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
consumptionbeverages consumed for refreshment or pleasure
- We served a variety of drinks at the party.
2.
- He went out for drinks with his friends.
3.
- Let's meet for drinks after work.
4.
sportsTECH. UK break in cricket for players to hydrateTECH. UK
- The team took drinks after the first session.
Images of drinks
alcoholic beverages
Expressions with drinks
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pay for everyone's drinks at a social event
The drinks are on you tonight, since it's your birthday!
drink several alcoholic beverages
After work, they decided to sink a few drinks at the local bar.
the speaker will pay for all the drinks
Don't worry about the bill, the drinks are on me.
uses petrol quickly or in large amounts
This car drinks petrol faster than my old one!
drinks provided for everyone present
After the victory, it was drinks all round.
drinks provided free by the establishment
Enjoy your evening, drinks are on the house!
I will cover the cost of drinks
After the game, drinks on me.
occasion where everyone receives a drink paid by one person
He shouted, 'Drinks all around!' and paid for everyone.
set of drinks bought for a group at one time
He bought a round of drinks for everyone at the bar..
furniture for storing alcoholic drinks and glasses
They bought a vintage drinks cabinet for their new home.
small cart for serving drinks
The waiter wheeled the drinks trolley to our table.
small table used for serving drinks
The drinks table was set up in the corner.
purchase drinks for everyone in a group
He decided to buy a round of drinks for his friends.
time to begin social drinking
It's drinks o'clock, let's head to the bar.
Origin of drinks
Old English, drincan (to drink)
Terms with drinks included in their meaning
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restaurant staff
person who serves food and drinks at tables
culinary ingredient
liquid from a lemon, used as flavoring or in drinks
place
establishment where alcoholic drinks are served
food storage
container for keeping food or drinks cold
bar
place in a community serving drinks and for social gathering
drinks
indicates location where drinks are served
hospitality
service delivering food and drinks to hotel rooms
mythology
mythical creature that drinks blood
furniture
high table in a bar for drinks
leisure
establishment offering food and drinks on a beach
ingredient
fruit taste used to flavor sweets and drinks
food
artificial flavor for candy and drinks, blue and raspberry-like
make drinks
prepare hot drinks, especially tea or coffee
food
counter where food and drinks are served
hybrid venue
establishment serving coffee, alcoholic drinks, and light meals
social
informal gathering for hot drinks and slices of sweet baked goods
cooling storage
pack used to keep food or drinks cold
food
small broken pieces of frozen water used to chill drinks or food
internet
place where people use computers and can buy drinks
food
meal without any drinks
business
small business selling espresso and other coffee drinks
cooking
liquid made to give a certain taste to food or drinks
serving job
activity of serving food and drinks
cooking
powdered spice made from cinnamon bark used to flavor food and drinks
Examples of drinks in a sentence
The café offers a selection of hot and cold drinks. They ordered drinks at the bar. The party had a wide selection of drinks. They organized drinks to celebrate the promotion. Drinks were held at the new bar downtown. Players gathered for drinks under the scorching sun.
Drinks were served to the cricketers on the field.
View all translations of drinks
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- French:boissons, consommations, ...
- German:Getränk, Getränke, ...
- Italian:bevande, aperitivo, ...
- Spanish:bebidas, bebidas alcohólicas, ...
- Portuguese:bebidas, bebidas alcoólicas, ...
- Chinese:饮料, 酒精饮料, ...
- Japanese:飲み物, お酒, ...
- Arabic:مَشرُوبَات, مشرُوبات كُحولية, ...
- Hebrew:מַשְׁקָאוֹת, מַשְׁקָאוֹת אַלְכּוֹהוֹלִיִּים, ...
- Russian:напитки, выпивка, ...
- Ukrainian:напої, випивка, ...
- Hindi:पेय, शराब, ...
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
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- 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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