a single serving of a beverage; I asked for a hot drink; likes a drink before dinner'

the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; drink was his downfall

[ Syn: drinking , boozing , drunkenness , crapulence ]

any liquid suitable for drinking; may I take your beverage order?

[ Syn: beverage , beverage , drinkable , drinkable , potable , potable ]

any large deep body of water; he jumped into the drink and had to be rescued'

the act of swallowing; one swallow of the liquid was enough; he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips

[ Syn: swallow , deglutition ]

take in liquids; The patient must drink several liters each day; The children like to drink soda

[ Syn: imbibe ]

consume alcohol; We were up drinking all night

[ Syn: booze , fuddle ]

propose a toast to; Let us toast the birthday girl!; Lets drink to the New Year

[ Syn: toast , pledge , salute , wassail ]

be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage

[ Syn: drink in ]

drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic; The husband drinks and beats his wife

[ Syn: tope ]