noun
potation
Potation (noun) means the act of having a drink.
noun
1
The act of having a drink.
2
A drink, particularly one containing alcohol.
"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."
— Jesse Green, Review: In ‘Enemy of the People,’ Water and Democracy Are Poisoned (2021)
"I sipped my potation in one section of the bar, only to be told that it was reserved for a corporate party."
— Reif Larsen, The Tate Modern and the Battle for London’s Soul (2017)
"The other potation was a juice made from grapes, pears and banana, drunk with pleasure at that greatest of rarities: a restaurant featuring healthy grub that actually tastes good."
— Richard Ehrlich, Drink: Richard Ehrlich’s beverage report (1997)
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Etymology
Came from Middle English potacion, from Old French potacion, from Latin pōtātiō.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for potation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of potation?
"potation" (noun) means the act of having a drink.
What is another word for potation?
Other words for "potation" include draught, tipple, draft.
What are the different meanings of potation?
"potation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of having a drink; 2. A drink, particularly one containing alcohol.
