Synonyms of drinking

Noun


1. drinking, imbibing, imbibition, consumption, ingestion, intake, uptake

usage: the act of consuming liquids

2. drink, drinking, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence, intemperance, intemperateness

usage: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"

Verb


1. drink, imbibe, consume, ingest, take in, take, have

usage: take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda"

2. drink, booze, fuddle, consume, ingest, take in, take, have

usage: consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"

3. toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail, honor, honour, reward

usage: propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year"

4. drink in, drink, steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up

usage: be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage"

5. drink, tope, use, habituate

usage: drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; "The husband drinks and beats his wife"

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Definition and meaning of drinking (Dictionary)