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
the action of consuming liquids, especially alcoholic beverages
The more he's drinking and thinking, the deeper his clarity's sinking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'drincan', which shares a common root with Germanic languages. It traces back to Proto-Indo-European '*dhreg-' (to draw in, suck), originally denoting the fundamental human act of consuming liquid for survival.
Breakdown
drink (Old English drincan, to consume liquid) + -ing (present participle suffix, indicating ongoing action or gerund form).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The company policy prohibits drinking alcohol during work hours.”
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