drinking

/ˈdɹɪŋk.ɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: drinkings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An act or session by which drink is consumed, especially alcoholic beverages.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động hoặc phiên uống rượu, đặc biệt là đồ uống có cồn

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Noun

Examples

Some say drinking is a vice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Suitable to drink.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phù hợp để uống

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Adjective

Examples

drinking water

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Used to drink.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dùng để uống

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Adjective

Examples

a drinking glass

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drinking” mean?

An act or session by which drink is consumed, especially alcoholic beverages.

Is “drinking” formal or informal?

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