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libation

[lahy-bay-shuhn] / laɪˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
oblation
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A cuneiform text attributed to King Tukultī-Ninurta II refers to a libation vessel that had originally been created by Tukultī-Ninurta I and was later restored by Aššur-uballit.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

A few soft drinks are the only libation.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024

Popular since the 1840s, root beer, which, like so many of America’s sodas, straddled the line between patent medicine and soothing nonalcoholic libation, was enjoyed as a hot beverage or as a carbonated soda.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023

While attending an event while sober used to be potential pressure or trigger for some, it's become incredibly simple to merely order a nonalcoholic beer or enjoy a spirit-free libation at many bars or restaurants.

From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2022

Then, as they had no wine, they made libation with clear spring water, broiling the entrails first; and when the bones were burnt and tripes shared, they spitted the carved meat.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

Kierstead pointed to pre-theater and lobby libations as a potential culprit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

I begrudge no one their holiday libations or liquor-drenched desserts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023

The drink menu includes Indian wine and beer alongside plenty of Northwest-made libations.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023

Some new research from a well known academic journal reveals that one typical ingredient in those libations could be on the way out.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 3, 2023

“No, you’re not,” Philbert says quietly, staring at the libations in front of me.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz


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