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Potation (Noun)

Meaning 1

A serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft".

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • They tapped the keg and filled mugs with the first potation of the night.
  • The bartender expertly poured a foamy potation of lager for the thirsty patron.
  • A potation of dark stout was served to guests at the beer-tasting event.
  • In old taverns, they served ale as the standard potation for weary travelers.
  • Fresh from the cask, the potation of rich, malty ale was a treat for beer connoisseurs.

Synonyms

  • Draught
  • Draft
  • Tipple

Hypernyms

  • Drink

Hyponyms

  • Quaff

Meaning 2

The act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • Her potation of choice was a fine Merlot served at room temperature.
  • The man's excessive potation had led to a tumultuous marriage.
  • Prolonged potation can have severe effects on the human liver.
  • During the holidays, potation can become a recurring theme at social gatherings.
  • Research indicates that the risk of disease increases significantly with regular excessive potation.

Hypernyms

  • Imbibition
  • Imbibing
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