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
Etymology
Origin of drinking
A Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; see origin at drink, -ing 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Davide Campari-Milano backed its full-year sales-growth target of around 3% after momentum continued into the peak summer drinking season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Leslie Vooris shares some recommendations for elevating your drinking experience by investing in fancy glassware.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
If funded entirely through increases in water rates, an estimated 30.4 million households would spend more than 2.5% of their income on drinking water, according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Surprisingly, drinking more than 3 cups per day was associated with a lower risk.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Often, they use the same water for washing, laundry, and drinking.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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