Word
drinking
Phoneticsdrink·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/
UK/dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/
Definitions
01consuming alcohol
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the habit or act of consuming alcoholic drinks.
n. the consumption of alcoholic beverages, often implying a social activity or a habitual practice.
“He decided to give up drinking for a month to improve his health.”
“The study examines the correlation between social drinking and long-term cardiovascular health in middle-aged adults.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the habit in general.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02safe to consume
B1 · Intermediate
adj. safe or suitable for people to drink.
adj. describing water or other liquids that are potable and safe for human consumption.
“Is the tap water here safe for drinking?”
“The charity focused on providing clean drinking water to remote villages that lacked basic infrastructure.”
Antonyms
03used for liquids
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing an object made specifically for holding or serving drinks.
adj. attributive use describing vessels or containers designed for the purpose of consumption.
“She bought a set of crystal drinking glasses for the dinner party.”
“The archaeological site yielded several ornate drinking vessels used during ceremonial feasts in the fourteenth century.”
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English [Term?]. By surface analysis, drink + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Idioms
01. drinking hole
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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