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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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

In Maurice’s case with his career, he did drink the Kool-Aid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

My life is better when I don't drink.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The thought of a drink of water, and the hope of food, must have given new strength to my aching legs.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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