English Explanatory Dictionary

drinking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act or session by which drink is consumed, especially alcoholic beverages.
adj
  1. Suitable to drink.
  2. Used to drink.
  3. Addicted to alcohol.
  4. Pertaining to alcohol consumption, especially in excess.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of drink

Pronunciation

drĭngk′ĭng /ˈdɹɪŋk.ɪŋ/ en-us-drinking.ogg /ˈdɹəŋk.əŋ/ /ˈɖɾɪŋk.ɪŋ/

Word forms

drinking drinkings more drinking most drinking

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English [Term?]. By surface analysis, drink + -ing.

Synonyms

potation

Related words

expenditure utilisation

Derived words

antidrinking badge drinking binge drinking day-drinking drinking age drinking bird drinking culture drinking-cup drinking fountain drinking game drinking hole drinking-horn drinking horn drinking man's degree drinking problem drinking song drinking-up time drinking vinegar easy-drinking hard-drinking pre-drinking relief drinking vertical drinking undrinking
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