Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Drinking.
How to pronounce drinking:
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Drinking - as a noun
The act of consuming liquids
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imbibing15imbibition16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumption17ingestion10intake10uptake12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
Example: "Drink was his downfall"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boozing19crapulence16drink10drunkenness16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intemperance18intemperateness19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Drinking - as a verb
To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
Example: "He drank the water i gave him."
(metonymic) to consume the liquid contained within (a bottle, glass, etc.).
Example: "Jack drank the whole bottle by himself."
To consume alcoholic beverages.
Example: "Everyone who is drinking is drinking, but not everyone who is drinking is drinking."
To take in (a liquid), in any manner; to suck up; to absorb; to imbibe.
To take in; to receive within one, through the senses; to inhale; to hear; to see.
To smoke, as tobacco.
Example Sentences
"She has a habit of binge drinking on weekends."
"Moderate drinking can have health benefits."
"The group of friends enjoyed a night of drinking at the bar."
"The legal drinking age in that country is 18."
"Excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems."
Word Game Points
Is DRINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drinking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRINKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DRINKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drinking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRINKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DRINKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drinking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRINKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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