A drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption. In addition to their basic function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture.

DRINK meaning: 1 : to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it; 2 : to drink alcohol

In modern established use, drank is the past tense of drink ("I drank a glass of water"), and drunk is the past participle ("I have drunk three glasses of water today").

DRINK meaning: 1. (an amount of) liquid that is taken into the body through the mouth: 2. alcoholic liquid: 3. a…. Learn more.

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Drink is alcohol, such as beer, wine, or whisky. Too much drink is bad for your health.

1. To swallow liquid: drank noisily; drink from a goblet. 2. To drink alcoholic beverages: They only drink socially. 3. To salute a person or an occasion with a toast: We will drink to your continued success.

Jan 2, 2026 · Beverage is of French origin, while drink is of Old English origin, and this stylistic difference by origin is common; see list of English words with dual French and Anglo-Saxon variations.

Definition of drink noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.