drinking
word · lemma: drink
/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/
DRINGK-ing
/dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/
DRINGK-ing
Definition
The act of taking liquid into your mouth and swallowing it. In many contexts, it can also specifically mean consuming alcohol.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a noun or adjective: 'drinking water', 'drinking habits'. In everyday speech, 'drinking' frequently implies alcohol, especially in phrases like 'drinking problem' or 'go out drinking'. Don't confuse it with the verb form in continuous tenses, as meaning depends on context.
Spanish: beber - consumo de alcoholPortuguese (BR): beber - consumo de álcoolPortuguese (PT): beber - consumo de álcoolChinese (Simplified): 喝 - 饮酒Chinese (Traditional): 喝 - 飲酒Hindi: पीना - शराब पीनाArabic: الشرب - تناول الكحولBengali: পান করা - মদ্যপানRussian: питьё - употребление алкоголяJapanese: 飲むこと - 飲酒Vietnamese: uống - uống rượuKorean: 마시기 - 음주Turkish: içme - içki içmeUrdu: پینا - شراب نوشیIndonesian: minum - minum alkohol
Example Sentences
Clean drinking water is important for everyone.
basic
His drinking got worse after he lost his job.
basic
The doctor asked about my drinking habits.
basic
We’re not clubbing tonight—just drinking at Jake’s place.
natural
Her parents are worried about her drinking.
natural
I’ve been drinking way too much coffee lately.
natural