imbibing

/ɪmˈbaɪbɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of drinking, especially alcohol.
    • The party involved a lot of socializing and light imbibing.
    • Excessive imbibing can lead to health problems.
    • His constant imbibing worried his family.
  2. The act of absorbing or taking in ideas, knowledge, or influences.
    • Her constant imbibing of classic literature made her a fine writer.
    • Imbibing new information is essential for personal growth.
    • The child's imbibing of the local dialect was remarkable.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. That drinks or absorbs.
    • The sponge's imbibing action quickly soaked up the spill.
    • The imbibing crowd cheered as the bartender poured another round.
    • The imbibing guests grew louder as the night went on.