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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She did not look like a rough sleeper and did not drink or take drugs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I had Priority Pass, which gave me an hour of gaming and a drink and a snack for myself and two guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Short term it could be moving the kickoff times, it could be introducing more drink breaks, having more heat protocols and safety regulations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“Jay Berry,” Daisy said, “Old Rowdy’s in pretty good shape now. I finally got him to drink some warm milk and I gave him a good cold bath in the watering trough.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

drink

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