drink

Pronunciation: /drɪŋk/

Definition of drink

[with object]

1take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow:we sat by the fire, drinking our tea [no object]:he drank thirstily
[no object] consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol:she doesn’t drink or smoke (as noun drinking)Les was ordered to cut down his drinking
[no object] (drink up) quickly consume the rest of a drink.
informal (of a plant or a porous substance) absorb (moisture): the seedlings apparently drink much more water than we had realized
[no object] (of wine) have a specified flavour or character when drunk:this wine is really drinking beautifully

2 (drink something in) watch or listen to something with eager pleasure or interest:she strolled to the window to drink in the view

a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment:fizzy drinks [mass noun]:a table covered with food and drink
a quantity of liquid swallowed at one go:he had a drink of water
[mass noun] alcohol, or the habitual or excessive consumption of alcohol:the effects of too much drink they both took to drink
a glass of liquid, especially when alcoholic:we went for a drink
(drinks) a social gathering at which alcoholic drinks are served:would you like to come for drinks on Sunday?
(the drink) informal the sea or another large area of water: he heaved the outboard motor into the drink

Phrases

be drinking in the last chance saloon: British informalsee last chance.
drink and drive: drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
drink deep: take a large draught or draughts of something: figurativehe learnt to drink deep of the Catholic tradition
drink someone's health: express one’s good wishes for someone by raising one’s glass and drinking a small amount.
drink (a toast) to: celebrate or wish for the good fortune of someone or something by raising one’s glass and drinking a small amount: let’s drink to the success of our venture
drink someone under the table: informal consume as much alcohol as one’s drinking companion without becoming as drunk.
drive someone to drink: trouble or disturb someone so much that they start to drink alcohol heavily:a job with enough management crises and near-disasters to drive any sane person to drink
I'll drink to that: uttered to express one’s agreement with or approval of a statement.
in drink: when intoxicated:we’ve hit each other before, in drink

Old English drincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken

Definition of drink in the US English dictionary