Drink: meaning, definitions and examples

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drink

[ drɪŋk ]

^{Context #1}

in a social setting

A liquid that can be consumed, typically for pleasure or refreshment, such as water, tea, juice, or alcohol.

Synonyms

beverage, liquid, refreshment

Examples of usage

I ordered a drink at the bar.
She offered me a drink of water.

^{Context #2}

casual conversation

To consume a liquid through the mouth.

Synonyms

consume, imbibe, sip

Examples of usage

He drinks a cup of coffee every morning.
She likes to drink herbal tea before bed.

Translations

Translations of the word "drink" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beber

🇮🇳 पीना (Peena)

🇩🇪 trinken

🇮🇩 minum

🇺🇦 пити

🇵🇱 pić

🇯🇵 飲む (Nomu)

🇫🇷 boire

🇪🇸 beber

🇹🇷 içmek

🇰🇷 마시다 (Masida)

🇸🇦 يشرب (Yashrab)

🇨🇿 pít

🇸🇰 piť

🇨🇳 喝 (Hē)

🇸🇮 piti

🇮🇸 drekka

🇰🇿 ішу (Ishu)

🇬🇪 სმა (Sma)

🇦🇿 içmək

🇲🇽 beber

Word origin

The word 'drink' originated from the Old English word 'drincan', which has Germanic roots. Throughout history, the act of drinking has been an essential part of human culture and social interactions. Different cultures have developed various beverages and rituals around drinking, shaping the way we perceive and enjoy drinks today.