English dictionary
drink
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
noun
- the act of swallowing
noun
- any liquid suitable for drinking
noun
- a single serving of a beverage
noun
- any large deep body of water
verb
- be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
verb
- take in liquids
verb
- consume alcohol
verb
- drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
verb
- propose a toast to
Example sentences
drink was his downfall
one swallow of the liquid was enough
he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips
may I take your beverage order?
I asked for a hot drink
likes a drink before dinner
he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued
The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage
The patient must drink several liters each day
The children like to drink soda
We were up drinking all night
The husband drinks and beats his wife
Let us toast the birthday girl!
Let's drink to the New Year