Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food - Drinking

Here you will learn some English words related to drinking such as "gulp", "quench", and "swig".

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to quench [verb]

to satisfy one's thirst

Ex: The desert oasis provides a welcome respite , allowing travelers to quench their thirst and rest .

to imbibe [verb]

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

Ex: As part of the wine tour , participants had the opportunity to imbibe a variety of exquisite vintages .

to drink down [verb]

to consume a liquid by swallowing it quickly, often finishing the entire drink in one gulp

Ex: She always prefers to drink down her morning coffee in one go .

to drink [verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon .

to drink up [verb]

to consume the entire contents of a glass, bottle, or other container that holds a beverage

Ex: At the party , everyone was encouraged to grab a cup and drink up in celebration .

to drain [verb]

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

Ex: After steaming the vegetables , she carefully drained the excess water from the pot .

to chug [verb]

to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

Ex: She challenged her friends to see who could chug a can of soda the fastest .

to drink to [verb]

to drink in honor of someone or something as a sign of respect, celebration, or good wishes

Ex: Everyone raised their glasses to drink to the newlyweds .

to glug [verb]

to pour a drink in a way that makes a funny sound

Ex: She decided to glug the water into her glass from the bottle .

to gulp [verb]

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

Ex: The dog eagerly gulped the treat offered by its owner .

to neck [verb]

to drink alcohol quickly or eagerly

to nurse [verb]

to sip or drink a beverage slowly or gently

Ex: She nursed the lemonade , taking small sips to cool off in the heat .

to quaff [verb]

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

Ex:

to sip [verb]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

Ex: He sat on the porch , sipping on a refreshing iced beverage .

to slurp [verb]

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

Ex: Trying the hot ramen for the first time , she attempted to slurp the noodles just like they do in Japan .

to swig [verb]

to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

Ex: The celebratory toast prompted everyone to swig champagne in joyous unison .

to toss back [verb]

to drink a beverage quickly, often in a casual or informal manner

Ex: The friends decided to toss back a few beers while watching the game .

to wash down [verb]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

Ex: It 's essential to wash down the rich chocolate cake with a cup of coffee .

thirst [noun]

the state of having a dry mouth and needing water or other drinks

Ex: She realized her thirst had become severe when she began to feel dehydrated .

thirsty [adjective]

wanting or needing a drink

Ex: The soccer players felt thirsty after the intense match and drank from their water bottles .

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