libation
noun
a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
libations
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pluralof libation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Kierstead pointed to pre-theater and lobby libations as a potential culprit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
I begrudge no one their holiday libations or liquor-drenched desserts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
From waterfront wineries with stunning views to festivals, here’s your guide to local libations in Vancouver.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
That's why Salon Food rounded up a list of the 15 best nonalcoholic libations for Dry January — and beyond.
From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2023
With my drawn blade I spaded up the votive pit, and poured libations round it to the unnumbered dead: sweet milk and honey, then sweet wine, and last clear water; and I scattered barley down.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
