drinking

/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of consuming a liquid through the mouth.
    • He stopped drinking soda and switched to juice.
    • Drinking plenty of water is important for your health.
    • The doctor recommended drinking warm tea to soothe her throat.
  2. The act of consuming alcohol, especially habitually or excessively.
    • The party involved a lot of drinking and dancing.
    • She decided to quit drinking for a month to reset her habits.
    • His drinking became a problem after he lost his job.
adjective
  1. Used for or related to drinking.
    • They packed a drinking flask for the hike.
    • Please use a clean drinking glass for your water.
    • The park has a drinking fountain near the playground.
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