Looking for the meaning of the word DRINK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DRINK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Drink
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English drincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
drɪŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow
Short Definition:swallow liquid
Examples:- we sat by the fire, drinking our tea
- he drank thirstily
Word: Drink
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
drɪŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment
Short Definition:liquid swallowed for refreshment or nourishment
Examples:- fizzy drinks
- a table covered with food and drink
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