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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This is the drink I want after a long afternoon spent outside: effervescent and bright, but with an undercurrent of smoke and brine.

From Salon • 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

So drink in the passion, enjoy the international flavor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A high-end fizzy drink brand sold in Waitrose and Asda is recalling cans of one flavour over fears they "may rupture unexpectedly", posing a risk of injury.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Everything I knew about it I had overheard over the years in San Francisco, when she talked with the aunties who visited on occasion to do needlework and drink tea.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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