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| -ade1 |
a sweet drink made from (such) a fruit. [1/4 definitions] |
| alcoholism |
a disease caused by the habit of drinking too much alcohol. Alcoholism is characterized by a strong desire to drink alcohol, difficulties in behaving properly, and troubling effects when alcohol use is stopped. |
| ale |
an alcoholic drink that is like beer but more bitter. |
| ambrosia |
in Greek and Roman mythology, the food or drink of the gods. [1/3 definitions] |
| apéritif |
a drink, esp. of an alcoholic beverage, taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. |
| appetizer |
a small amount of food or drink served before a meal. |
| assai2 |
a drink made from this fruit. [1/2 definitions] |
| bee |
an insect with a hairy body, four wings, and sometimes a stinger. Some kinds of bees live in social groups, and some live alone. Many bees drink nectar from flowers. |
| beer |
a drink made from grain. Beer contains alcohol. [2 definitions] |
| bellboy |
a man or boy employed by a hotel to carry luggage, food, or drink to the guest rooms, run errands, and page guests. |
| besot |
to confuse or make foolish with, or as if with, strong drink (often used reflexively). |
| bloody Mary |
(often cap.) a mixed drink made mostly of vodka and tomato juice. |
| boilermaker |
(informal) a drink of whiskey in or followed by beer. [1/2 definitions] |
| bolt1 |
to eat or drink in a hurry without chewing or tasting. [1/8 definitions] |
| bon vivant |
one who lives well and enjoys fine things, esp. food and drink. |
| bootleg |
alcoholic drink, usu. whiskey or other strong spirit, that is made, conveyed, or sold illegally. [1/4 definitions] |
| booze |
(informal) any strong alcoholic drink. [1/2 definitions] |
| bracer1 |
(informal) a strong, stimulating drink or tonic, esp. of liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| brandy |
a strong alcoholic drink that is made with fermented fruit juice or wine. |
| brew |
a drink made by brewing. [1/4 definitions] |
| bumper |
to drink a toast. [1/7 definitions] |
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