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libation

[lahy-bay-shuhn] / laɪˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
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A few soft drinks are the only libation.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024

Airag, a lightly alcoholic beverage made from fermented horse milk, remains a popular libation in Mongolia.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2023

China’s first allotment of J-Harden Wines, the libation launched by NBA star guard James Harden, sold out in a matter of seconds in a livestream on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 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

I’m now only missing a potted plant for the libation.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Concertgoers at the Paramount Theater and attendees of the Northwest Folklife Festival, for example, can now order their libations in reusable polypropylene cups.

From Salon ● May 2, 2024

Chen suspects shoppers eventually will tire of purpose-driven drinks in favor of simpler libations.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 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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