drinking
pronunciation
How to pronounce drinking in British English:
UK [ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ]
How to pronounce drinking in American English:
US [ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of consuming liquids
- the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
Word Origin
- drinking (n.)
- c. 1200, drinkinge, verbal noun from drink (v.). Drinking problem "alcoholism" is from 1957; earlier was drinking habit (1899).
Example
- 1. That 's the typical definition of binge drinking .
- 2. Several towns get drinking water from the lake .
- 3. Smoking and drinking alcohol can make this problem worse .
- 4. Drinking caffeine triggers the release of adrenaline .
- 5. Stop drinking or drink fewer regular soft drinks .