Overview of noun drinking

The noun drinking has 2 senses

• drinking, imbibing, imbibition -- (the act of consuming liquids)


• drink, drinking, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence -- (the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall")

Overview of verb drink

The verb drink has 5 senses

• drink, imbibe -- (take in liquids; "The patient must drink several liters each day"; "The children like to drink soda")


• drink, booze, fuddle -- (consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night")


• toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail -- (propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year")


• drink in, drink -- (be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage")


• drink, tope -- (drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; "The husband drinks and beats his wife")