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drinking
[ dring-king ]
adjective
- suitable or safe to drink:
drinking water.
- used in drinking:
a drinking glass.
- addicted to or indulging excessively in alcohol:
Is he a drinking man?
- of or relating to the act of drinking, especially the drinking of alcohol:
a drinking companion.
noun
- habitual and excessive consumption of alcohol:
His drinking caused him to lose his job.
Other Word Forms
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Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
To stay safe, the UK Health Security Agency recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying cool indoors, and avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day.
I remember being that young and drinking it too — I can’t hold it against him.
"He started withholding whatever money he had for himself. He'd go out drinking with his friends, come back - the salary is gone," she said.
India, meanwhile, has been pushing to review and modify the treaty, citing changing needs - from irrigation and drinking water to hydropower - in light of factors like climate change.
Medical specialists say drinking as little as 25ml of methanol can be fatal, but it is sometimes added to drinks because it is cheaper than alcohol.
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