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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Watkins warned that Wales accounted for a small share of the wider UK drinks market, meaning some companies could decide it was "simply not worth" supplying certain products.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Fructose and glucose are two common sugars found in many foods and drinks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

Skogmo estimated major expenses like game tickets, airfare and lodging have already cost the group up to $5,000 — even before factoring in food and drinks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

But a recent journey showed me that little-known Colima is brimming with fascinating foods and drinks only found here, and has a burgeoning culinary scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

She closes her eyes and drinks the entire glass in one smooth gulp, then purses her mouth, the liquid forming a thin, dark line on her lips.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera