drink

/ˈdriŋk/

Middle English, from Old English drincan; akin to Old High German trinkan to drink

verb

  1. swallow, imbibe

  2. to take in or suck up : absorb

  3. to take in or receive avidly —usually used with in

drink a glass of water

drinking air into his lungs

noun

  1. a liquid suitable for swallowing

  2. alcoholic beverages

  3. a draft or portion of liquid

provided with food and drink