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drink vs libation

libation vs drink

drink and libation both are nouns.

drink is a verb but libation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drink Yes No Yes No
libation Yes No No No
As nouns, libation is a hyponym of drink; that is, libation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than drink:
  • drink: a single serving of a beverage
  • libation: (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
drink (noun) libation (noun)
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
the act of swallowing a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
any liquid suitable for drinking (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
drink (verb) libation (verb)
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
take in liquids
consume alcohol
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
propose a toast to
Difference between drink and libation

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