drinking | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology) the act of consuming liquids | |
Synonyms: | imbibition imbibing | |
Related terms: | consumption gulping tasting potation drink | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | |
Synonyms: | drink crapulence drunkenness boozing | |
Examples: | "drink was his downfall" |
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Related terms: | intemperance drinking_bout drink drink | |
Similar spelling: |
drink drink_in drenching drawing_ink drawing drunk drawing_pin drying_up drunken drinker drying_oil drink_down Drinkard drink_up drawing_off |