noun
drinking
DRIHNGK-ihng
noun
1
The act of consuming a beverage, especially alcohol.
"His drinking became a concern for the family."
adj
1
Safe or suitable for drinking.
"They tested the well for drinking water quality."
How to Use Drinking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConsuming a drink, or (as an adjective) fit to be drunk, as in "drinking water."
Common pairings
drinking water
binge drinking
drinking problem
Word Forms
more drinking comparative, drinkings plural, most drinking superlative
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