Synonyms of drinks

drinks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of drink

1

as in sips

to swallow in liquid form

the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sips
• gulps
• licks
• quaffs
• swigs
• pounds (down)
• belts (down)
• sups
• slurps
• imbibes
• swills
• guzzles
• sucks
• tosses (down or off)
• knocks back
• slugs (down)
• hoists
• consumes
• wines
• mouths (down)
• toasts
• laps
• downs
• tipples
• puts away
• ingurgitates
• kills
• nips
• pledges

2

as in boozes

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages

we're worried that she's started drinking again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boozes
• revels
• tipples
• liquors (up)
• guzzles
• soaks
• hits the bottle
• bibs
• carouses
• boozes it up
• lushes (up)
• imbibes
• nips

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abstains

3

as in absorbs

to take in (something liquid) through small openings

the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• absorbs
• sips
• swallows
• imbibes
• soaks (up)
• sponges
• takes up
• sucks (up)
• gulps
• quaffs
• swigs
• slurps
• guzzles
• swills

drinks

2 of 2

noun

plural of drink

1

as in beverages

a liquid suitable for drinking

we went inside to have a drink after mowing the lawn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beverages
• sodas
• libations
• mixes
• liquors
• potions
• drinkables
• quenchers
• spirits
• potables
• soft drinks
• brews
• alcohols
• mixers
• nectars
• intoxicants
• pops
• soda pops

2

as in gulps

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time

the thirsty soldier took a long drink from his canteen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sips
• gulps
• swallows
• swigs
• belts
• drafts
• sups
• nips
• snorts
• slugs
• quaffs
• shots
• drops
• swills
• drams
• drags

3

as in liquors

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liquors
• alcohols
• boozes
• bottles
• spirits
• juices
• beers
• rums
• wines
• sauces
• tipples
• intoxicants
• stimulants
• ales
• whiskeys
• vodkas
• grogs
• inebriants
• brandies
• strong drinks
• potables
• tequilas
• moonshines
• cocktails
• ardent spirits
• hooches
• lushes
• loads
• firewaters
• sakes
• aqua vitaes
• aperitifs
• gins
• digestifs
• brews
• chasers
• belts
• snifters
• mixed drinks
• nips
• John Barleycorns
• nightcaps
• microbrews
• pops
• shooters
• slugs
• liqueurs
• snorts
• shots
• tots
• pegs
• schnapps
• brewskis
• bracers
• malt liquors
• mums
• meads
• nappies
• home brews
• whets
• brewages
• barley-brees
• mescals
• mao-tais
• Dutch courages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonintoxicants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drinks

Verb

The impression is of a raucous house party—one in which secrets are spilled, kisses are stolen, and everyone drinks far too much. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Current law says that if an accuser knowingly and willingly drinks too much, there is no crime for someone else to take advantage of the accuser’s incapacitation. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Nathan Fielder has taken on airline crashes, his fear of intimacy, and a man who drinks his grandson’s pee, but Elizabeth Holmes might be his most formidable opponent subject yet. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

For just $5, keep everyone comfortable and drinks cool with the Caterer’s Corner Ice Bucket. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

The cardamom banana pudding was inspired by the cardamom tea his dad drinks before bed. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Lin also drinks a glass of water with psyllium to get extra fiber. — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026

On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Then there are the other small appliances that have remained in their original boxes since your bridal shower, the dozens of reusable water bottles that no one ever drinks from, and the mysterious gadget that permanently lives in the utensil drawer. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Noun

Sandy and Leah have drinks with the crew before heading back to the boat, where Sandy jokingly pretends to cook the dinner that Joy left for them. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

For drinks, The Presidential Lounge is a hip, speakeasy-style lobby bar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

For example, an advance provisioning allowance is a deposit used to pay variable expenses, including fuel, food, drinks and marina fees, with any unused balance returned. — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Two bars listed drinks such as the Naked Old Fashioned, reposado and Red Bull Peach Paloma. — Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The idea for the series, explains Sarlanis, came over drinks about three years ago. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Use it to serve drinks or appetizers when guests come over, or leave it out on a counter to corral oils, spices, and other everyday essentials in a more polished way. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Across town, Rune Sports Club, a new venue in the 11th arrondissement founded by husband-and-wife team Martin Bachelot and Manon Lorenzetti, coffee, work, drinks and socializing are built into the business model. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Tilly’s will serve breakfast and lunch food with a variety of coffee drinks. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026