Drink
/drɪŋk/noun
To consume a liquid, typically through the mouth.
Did you know?In many ancient cultures, drinking was seen as a way to connect with the divine, often involving sacred rituals and offerings to gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*drěg-
“to draw or pull (liquid)”
Old English
Old English
drincan
“to swallow or drink; to ingest a liquid”
Old High German
OHG
trinkan
“to drink, swallow; similar to the Old English form”
Middle English
Middle English
drinken
“to drink; the act of consuming liquid, evolving from Old English”
Modern English
English
drink
“to consume a liquid; the term solidified in common usage, maintaining its roots.”