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Drinking (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Crapulence
  • Drink
  • Boozing
  • Drunkenness

Hypernyms

  • Intemperance

Hyponyms

  • Drinking Bout

Related Words

  • Drink (verb)

Meaning 2

The act of consuming liquids.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The sound of drinking from the fountain was soothing to her ears.
  • Drinking from the tap was not recommended due to the water quality issues.
  • The doctor advised her to avoid drinking too much caffeine before bedtime.
  • The act of drinking from a straw can be challenging for people with certain disabilities.
  • Drinking from a glass bottle was her preferred way of staying hydrated throughout the day.

Synonyms

  • Imbibition
  • Imbibing

Hypernyms

  • Ingestion
  • Intake
  • Uptake

Hyponyms

  • Swilling
  • Guzzling

Related Words

  • Drink (verb)
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