drinking

(noun) the act of consuming liquids. Synonyms: imbibing, imbibition.

(noun) the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess. Synonyms: drink, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence. Examples: "Drink was his downfall."

(verb) take in liquids. Synonyms: drink, imbibe. Examples: "The patient must drink several liters each day." "The children like to drink soda."

(verb) consume alcohol. Synonyms: drink, booze, fuddle. Examples: "We were up drinking all night."

(verb) propose a toast to. Synonyms: toast, drink, pledge, salute, wassail. Examples: "Let us toast the birthday girl!." "Let's drink to the new year."

(verb) be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to. Synonyms: drink in, drink. Examples: "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage."

(verb) drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic. Synonyms: drink, tope. Examples: "The husband drinks and beats his wife."