Drinking

/ˈdrɪŋ.kɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of consuming a liquid.

Drinking water is essential for staying hydrated.

A social activity involving the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

They went out for drinking after work.

verb

The act of consuming liquid, particularly alcoholic beverages.

She enjoys drinking herbal tea in the evenings.

The act of swallowing a liquid, often for hydration.

He was drinking water after his workout.

Middle English drenching, from Old English drincan.

drinking like a fish

To drink alcohol excessively.

drinking game

A game that involves consuming alcohol as part of the rules.

drink to your health

To make a toast or wish someone well with a beverage.

beverage

A drink, especially one other than water.

hydration

The process of causing something to absorb water.

alcohol

A chemical substance that is the intoxicating ingredient in drinks.

Take a shot

Let's take a shot before we start the party!

Blow one back

He blew one back right before the game started.

Hit the sauce

After a tough week, he decided to hit the sauce over the weekend.

Wet one's whistle

Let's stop at the bar and wet our whistles.