drinks

NOUN

beverage; alcoholic beverage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alcohol booze brew cup glass liquor refreshment sip

STRONG

draft gulp libation liquid potable potation potion shot slug spirits spot swallow swig taste toast

WEAK

thirst quencher

Antonyms

WEAK

food

VERB

take in liquid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consume drain gulp guzzle inhale quaff sip slurp suck

STRONG

absorb belt booze dissipate down gargle imbibe indulge irrigate lap nip slosh sop sponge sup swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast

WEAK

hit the bottle liquor up partake of put away soak up tank up toss off wash down wet whistle

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain

Example Sentences

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The increase in risk at an individual level is very small, and drinking water is much better for your health than sugary drinks like juices and soft drinks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, stores cater almost only to tourists, selling souvenirs, snacks and soft drinks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The park in the South L.A. community of Willowbrook will host a free community celebration with live broadcasts of quarterfinal games, a community market, local resources, music, food trucks, drinks, activities and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Millions of TVs - and kettles being boiled for a half-time caffeine boost - along with fridges being opened and closed as people get cold drinks and snacks would cause surges, said Neso.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

After ordering drinks, they talked for a while, and when it approached ten o'clock, Kerling left.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple