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Definition of overdrink

overdrink

/ˌoʊvərˈdrɪŋk/
o · ver · drink
Past Simple:overdrank
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Past Participle:overdrunk
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Present Participle:overdrinking
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• verb

1

To drink to excess, especially alcoholic beverages.

Example

"Guests are advised not to overdrink at the holiday reception."

2

To consume an excessive amount of water or other non-alcoholic fluids, beyond what the body requires.

Example

"Marathon runners are warned not to overdrink water during the race, as it can dilute sodium levels in the blood."

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• Rhymes for overdrink

• Nearby Words

overdrawn
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overdrink
overdrinker
overdrive
overdue

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English oferdrincan, formed by combining the prefix ofer- ('over, excessively') with drincan ('to drink').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overdrink. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overdrink
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