Definitions

drink

[dringk] / drɪŋk /

NOUN

beverage; alcoholic beverage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alcohol booze brew cup glass liquor refreshment sip

STRONG

draft gulp libation liquid potable potation potion shot slug spirits spot swallow swig taste toast

WEAK

thirst quencher

Antonyms

WEAK

food

VERB

take in liquid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consume drain gulp guzzle inhale quaff sip slurp suck

STRONG

absorb belt booze dissipate down gargle imbibe indulge irrigate lap nip slosh sop sponge sup swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast

WEAK

hit the bottle liquor up partake of put away soak up tank up toss off wash down wet whistle

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain

Example Sentences

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If you see him on the 19th hole having a drink, tip your golf hat and move on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

I'm in the minority because a lot of people drink alcohol.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

This list leaves plenty room for drink breaks and requests before winding down to some near-universal pleasures.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Albariño wine pairs well with cheeses, fish tacos, herbaceous salads—and, as Hemingway did, you can also drink it to wash away the faint metallic taste of oysters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Daisy giggled and said, “Aw, Jay Berry, you couldn’t drink a gallon of water, could you?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

drink

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