Pronunciation

/driŋk/

Definitions

• Noun: A beverage, especially an alcoholic one. For example: “He ordered a cold drink at the bar.”
• Verb:
  • To consume a liquid through the mouth, typically swallowing it. For example: “She drinks water every morning to stay hydrated.”
  • To ingest alcohol or other intoxicating substances habitually or socially. For example: “He doesn’t drink much these days.”
  • (transitive) To give or administer a liquid to someone or something else to drink. For example: “The mother drank milk to her baby.”

Phrases

• “Drink up” is an informal command to finish drinking something quickly or to encourage others to do so.
• “Bottoms up” is a toast that encourages people to finish their drinks simultaneously.
• “A drink with someone” implies having a social meeting over beverages.
• “Drink responsibly” is a common warning encouraging moderate and safe consumption of alcohol.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He quenched his thirst with a refreshing fruit drink.”
• Verb: “After the workout, he drinks plenty of water to replenish fluids.”
• “During the celebration, they all drank to their friendship’s longevity.”

Synonyms

• Beverage
• Libation
• Swallow (in the context of consuming liquids)
• Consume (in the context of ingesting beverages)
• Imbibe
• Guzzle (informal, often implying rapid or excessive consumption)
• Toast (as a verb, meaning to raise a glass in honor or celebration while drinking)
• Quaff (to drink heartily or deeply, often used poetically)