drinking — the action of consuming liquids, especially alcoholic beverages
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of consuming liquids, especially alcoholic beverages
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The boss caught me drinking coffee during the meeting and said it was better than drinking something stronger!
- Drinking plenty of water is essential for good health.
- My cat has a drinking fountain that's fancier than my coffee machine.
drinking
NOUN[/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/]
the action of consuming liquids, especially alcoholic beverages
💡 Concept
the action of consuming liquids, especially alcoholic beverages
🎵 Rhyme
The more he's drinking and thinking, the deeper his clarity's sinking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootdrink
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
thinkinglinkingsinkingblinking
thinking
linking
sinking
blinking
🔗Collocations
drinking water
heavy drinking
drinking problem
drinking age
social drinking
drinking habit
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The boss caught me drinking coffee during the meeting and said it was better than drinking something stronger!”
“Drinking plenty of water is essential for good health.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat has a drinking fountain that's fancier than my coffee machine.”
“The company policy prohibits drinking alcohol during work hours.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
consumingimbibingsippinggulping
Antonyms
abstainingfasting
Related
beverageliquidthirstconsumptionalcohol
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