drinking — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An act or session by which drink is consumed, especially alcoholic beverages.

   Synonyms

   potation

   Examples

   Some say drinking is a vice.

   For quotations using this term, see Citations:drinking.

Adjective

1. Suitable to drink.

   Examples

   drinking water

2. Used to drink.

   Examples

   a drinking glass

3. Addicted to alcohol.

   Examples

   Are they a drinking person?

4. Pertaining to alcohol consumption, especially in excess.

   Examples

   drinking companions

Noun

1. the act of consuming liquids

   Synonyms

   imbibingimbibition

   Broader terms

   consumptioningestionintakeuptake

2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess

   Synonyms

   drinkboozingdrunkennesscrapulence

   Broader terms

   intemperanceintemperateness

   Examples

   drink was his downfall