drink drink /ˈdrɪŋk/

noun

1. () A single serving of a beverage  ( drink )
   a single serving of a beverage
    I asked for a hot drink
   I asked for a hot drink
    Likes a drink before dinner
   likes a drink before dinner
   
   
2. () The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess  ( boozing , crapulence , drunkenness , drink , drinking )
   the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
    Drink was his downfall
   drink was his downfall
   
3. () Any liquid suitable for drinking  ( drinkable , potable , beverage , drink )
   any liquid suitable for drinking
    May I take your beverage order?
   may I take your beverage order?
   
   
4. The act of swallowing  ( deglutition , drink , swallow )
   the act of swallowing
    One swallow of the liquid was enough
   one swallow of the liquid was enough
    He took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips
   he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips
   
5. Any large deep body of water  ( drink )
   any large deep body of water
    He jumped into the drink and had to be rescued
   he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued
   

verb

1. () Take in liquids  ( imbibe , drink )
   take in liquids
    The patient must drink several liters each day
   The patient must drink several liters each day
    The children like to drink soda
   The children like to drink soda
   
2. () Consume alcohol  ( booze [Informal] , fuddle , hit the bottle [Informal] , drink )
   consume alcohol
    We were up drinking all night
   We were up drinking all night
   
3. () Be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to  ( drink in , drink )
   be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
    The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage
   The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage
   
4. () Propose a toast to  ( pledge , wassail [Archaic] , drink , salute , toast )
   propose a toast to
    Let us toast the birthday girl!
   Let us toast the birthday girl!
    Let's drink to the New Year
   Let's drink to the New Year
   
5. Drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic  ( drink , tope [Archaic] )
   drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
    The husband drinks and beats his wife
   The husband drinks and beats his wife