drinking
Americanadjective
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suitable or safe to drink.
drinking water.
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used in drinking.
a drinking glass.
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addicted to or indulging excessively in alcohol.
Is he a drinking man?
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of or relating to the act of drinking, especially the drinking of alcohol.
a drinking companion.
noun
Other Word Forms
- undrinking adjective
Etymology
Origin of drinking
A Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; drink, -ing 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"Breathing in the night sky is something totally different: Cool, cold, fresh and pure - like drinking water from a well."
From BBC
In the long term, scientists may be able to design cells that allow people with diabetes to increase insulin production simply by drinking a cup of coffee.
From Science Daily
After attending a Methodist revival meeting in the early 1830s, he stopped drinking and reunited with his wife and family.
From Literature
People also have to endure regular blackouts at home, as well as their drinking water supply being shut off in larger cities.
From BBC
Glancing at the glass of water Daisy held in her hand, Mama smiled and said, “I think we can forget about the chains for a while. It may be that you’re overdoing this water drinking.”
From Literature
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