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libation

[lahy-bay-shuhn] / laɪˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
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We believe that a thoughtful libation sets the tone for the meal and it’s a Southern tradition to welcome guests with a cocktail.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2024

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

From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2023

As noted, this libation landed a gold medal at the inaugural High Spirits Awards, as did another flavor in the Fable stable; a blend of hibiscus, ginger and mint called Night Flight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

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

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

“This year, the Arizona Bowl is bringing sports, libations, and entertainment into a singular bowl game, and we are changing the definition of what a brand partnership is in the NCAA.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2024

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

That's why Salon Food rounded up a list of the 15 best nonalcoholic libations for Dry January — and beyond.

From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2023

With my drawn blade I spaded up the votive pit, and poured libations round it to the unnumbered dead: sweet milk and honey, then sweet wine, and last clear water; and I scattered barley down.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer


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