drink to

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To raise one's glass as a toast to (someone or something).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Let's drink to a successful outcome.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drink, to.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drink to” mean?

To raise one's glass as a toast to (someone or something).

Is “drink to” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.