Drink — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈdriŋk/

Meaning & Definition of Drink

Drink (verb)

  1. swallow, imbibe
  2. to take in or suck up, absorb
  3. to take in or receive avidly —usually used with in

Drink (noun)

  1. a liquid suitable for swallowing
  2. alcoholic beverages
  3. a draft or portion of liquid

Drink (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to swallow in liquid form

    "the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination"

    similar: belt (down), gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off)
    related: lap, lick, suck, consume, down, ingurgitate, kill, mouth (down), put away, nip, tipple, pledge, toast, wine

  2. to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages

    "we're worried that she's started drinking again"

    similar: bib, booze, guzzle, liquor (up), lush (up) (slang), soak, tipple, booze it up, hit the bottle
    related: carouse, revel, imbibe, nip
    near: abstain

  3. to take in (something liquid) through small openings

    "the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge"

    similar: absorb, imbibe, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up
    related: gulp, guzzle, quaff, sip, slurp, swallow, swig, swill

Drink (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a liquid suitable for drinking

    "we went inside to have a drink after mowing the lawn"

    similar: beverage, drinkable, libation, potable, quencher
    related: potion, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink, nectar, alcohol, brew, intoxicant, liquor, spirits, mix, mixer

  2. the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time

    "the thirsty soldier took a long drink from his canteen"

    similar: belt, draft, drag, gulp, nip, quaff, shot, sip, slug, snort, sup, swallow, swig, swill
    related: dram, drop

  3. a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

    "you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID"

    similar: alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice (slang), liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
    related: aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), mead, sake, wine, barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage
    opposite: nonintoxicant
    near: mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Related Entry: Drink (in) (verb)

Drink (in) is a different word from Drink. The synonyms below are for drink (in), not for drink.

  1. to receive or accept gladly or readily

    "the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel"

    similar: eat (up), embrace, lap (up), welcome
    related: adopt, espouse, take up, greet, hail, enjoy, like, prefer, cherry-pick, choose, cull, decide (on), elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, select, single (out), take
    near: balk (at), decline, pass up, refuse, reject, spurn, throw over, turn down, demur (to), object (to)

Related Entry: Strong drink (noun)

Strong drink is a different word from Drink. The synonyms below are for strong drink, not for drink.

  1. a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

    "he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then"

    similar: alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice (slang), liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, tipple
    related: aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), mead, sake, wine, barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage
    opposite: nonintoxicant
    near: mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Related Entry: Soft drink (noun)

Soft drink is a different word from Drink. The synonyms below are for soft drink, not for drink.

  1. a cold beverage that is usually sweet, does not contain alcohol, and is often sold in bottles or cans

    "the sandwich comes with chips and a soft drink"

    similar: pop, soda, soda pop, tonic, drink, drinkable, libation, potable, quencher, potion, nectar, mix, mixer
    opposite: alcohol, brew, intoxicant, liquor, spirits

Related Entry: Mixed drink (noun)

Mixed drink is a different word from Drink. The synonyms below are for mixed drink, not for drink.

  1. as in cocktail

    similar: cocktail, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, mead, sake, wine, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice (slang), liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple, barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage
    opposite: nonintoxicant, mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Drink

The most common words with a similar meaning to Drink:

Slang: lush (up), hooch, juice, lush, sauce
belt (down), gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off), bib, booze, liquor (up), soak, tipple, absorb, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up, booze it up, hit the bottle, beverage, drinkable, libation, potable, quencher, belt, draft, drag, nip, shot, slug, snort, swallow

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Drink

Words with the opposite meaning of Drink:

nonintoxicant

Related Words for Drink

lap, lick, suck, consume, down, ingurgitate, kill, mouth (down), put away, pledge, toast, wine, carouse, revel, potion, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink, nectar, brew, mix, mixer, dram, drop, aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap

Near Antonyms of Drink

abstain, mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Word Forms of Drink

Inflections: drank, drunk, drinking

Origin & Etymology of Drink

Middle English, from Old English drincan; akin to Old High German trinkan to drink

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Drink

Words & Phrases Containing Drink

drink-driving, drink the Kool-Aid, drink-driver, drink in, drink problem, drink (someone) under the table

Frequently Asked Questions about Drink

What does "Drink" mean?

"Drink" means swallow, imbibe. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: swallow, imbibe. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Drink"?

Other words for "Drink" include belt (down), gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down) and quaff. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Drink" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Drink"?

There are 120 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Drink". Common alternatives include belt (down), gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip and slug (down).

What is a slang word for "Drink"?

Slang words for "Drink" include lush (up), hooch, juice, lush and sauce.

What is the opposite of "Drink"?

Antonyms of "Drink" include nonintoxicant. Near antonyms include abstain, mocktail, mix and mixer.

How do you use "Drink" in a sentence?

Examples of "Drink" in a sentence: "the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination"; "we're worried that she's started drinking again"; "the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge".

Is "Drink" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Drink" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Drink" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Drink" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.