Drink Definition & Meaning
drink
- noun
- a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
- the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
- any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"
- any large deep body of water; "he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued"
- the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"
- verb
- take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"
- consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"
- propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"
- be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage"
- drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; "The husband drinks and beats his wife"
"Drink" in song lyrics
See how drink is used in real songs:
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"Sugar's in my cereal, sugar's in my soft drink"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Short and Sweet -
"I'll be sittin' at a table, just sippin' on a drink,"
2 Live Crew — Strip Club -
"So I called the waitress, gimme a drink!"
2 Live Crew — Strip Club
Words that rhyme with drink
Usage tips for "drink"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "drink" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for drink to find words that pair well.