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DRINKING

\dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ], \dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ], \d_ɹ_ˈɪ_ŋ_k_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of DRINKING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
the act of consuming liquids

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
the act of consuming liquids

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of one who drinks; the act of imbibing.
An entertainment with liquors; a carousal.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

The act of one who drinks; the act of imbibing.
An entertainment with liquors; a carousal.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Pertaining to or connected with the use of intoxicating drink.
The practice of drinking, specially alcoholic liquors.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Pert. to the use of intoxicating liquors.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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