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.
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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.