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Drinking

Definition

(verb) The act of consuming liquids, especially beverages

Examples

She’s drinking tea while reading her book.
  • Drinking coffee after midnight keeps me awake.

  • My dad was drinking from a chipped mug on the porch.

  • At the bar, she stopped drinking for a minute to answer her phone.

  • Drinking too fast gave him a stomachache.

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Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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