potation

American  

[poh-tey-shuhn] / poʊˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of drinking.

2. a drink or draft, especially of an alcoholic beverage.

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potation British  

/ pəʊˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of drinking

2. a drink or draught, esp of alcoholic drink

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Etymology

Origin of potation

1400–50; late Middle English potacion < Latin pōtātiōn- (stem of pōtātiō ) a drinking, equivalent to pōtāt ( us ) (past participle of pōtāre to drink) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Since the complex was refurbished, tourism has increased ninefold, drawing people to its pools and potations while also creating an ancillary industry of high-end hotels and candle shops.

From New York Times

Altogether the legend of 'monks,' 'port wine and prejudice,' 'dull and deep potations,' and all the rest of it, still damages Dons in the eyes of the general public.

From Project Gutenberg

Now this brings me," he continued after drinking off the potation which Flan Sucker had assiduously placed upon the stand for his use, "to Andy Grant.

From Project Gutenberg

The nymphs who follow his train were considered as typical of the water necessary to dilute his potations, and the influence of love in checking intemperance.

From Project Gutenberg

It was about the same hour at which Mr. Levi was drinking his thirsty potation of brandy and soda at the “Guy of Warwick.”

From Project Gutenberg