drinking
drinking Lexical Profile
drinking Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To take a liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
"She was drinking a cup of herbal tea while reading the morning newspaper."
To consume alcoholic beverages, either socially or habitually.
"The guests were laughing and drinking wine on the terrace after dinner."
• noun
The act or process of taking liquid into the mouth and swallowing it.
"The regular drinking of water throughout the day is essential for maintaining good health."
The practice or habit of consuming alcoholic beverages, especially to excess.
"Public health campaigns often educate young adults about the risks associated with heavy drinking."
• adjective
Suitable, safe, or used for consuming liquids.
"The hikers refilled their bottles at a clean drinking fountain near the trailhead."
• Rhymes for drinking
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'drincan' (to swallow water or other fluids), from Proto-Germanic '*drinkaną', combined with the action-forming suffix '-ing'.