libation

noun

li·ba·tion lī-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce libation (audio)

: an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity)

They offered a libation at the temple.

: a liquid (such as wine) used in a libation

: an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously

a libation to celebrate their anniversary

: beverage

especially : a drink containing alcohol

His favorite libation is scotch on the rocks.

libationary

lī-ˈbā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce libation (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

beverage
drink
drinkable
potable
quencher

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

They offered libations at the temple. We met for a libation after work.

Recent Examples on the Web Its culinary and libation forte is tacos, tequila and bourbon.

Marc Bona, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 To finish off this tropical libation fresh lime juice & orgeat are added.

Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Champagne might feel like a pre-dinner libation, but the crisp taste of a brut cuvee deserves a spot at the table too.

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022 This is where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late-night libation.

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 After an African libation ceremony honoring the dead, kayaker John Dahlen carried a wreath away from the shoreline and released it on the windswept waters of the Mobile River.

al, 9 July 2022 The Italian fashion house recently unveiled a new signature libation at the Gucci Giardino 25 café and cocktail bar in Florence, Italy.

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2022 Made with Rock N Roll mango and blanco tequila, this boozy beverage is the perfect libation to sip slowly on a hot summer day.

Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The website provides education on the delicious Japanese libation at every opportunity, from basic lessons on sake types, storage, and serving etiquette to detailed tasting and food pairing notes for each bottle.

Rich Manning, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English libacioun, from Latin libation-, libatio, from libare to pour as an offering; akin to Greek leibein to pour

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	libations
释义	libation noun li·ba·tion lī-ˈbā-shən 1 a : an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity) They offered a libation at the temple. b : a liquid (such as wine) used in a libation 2 a : an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously a libation to celebrate their anniversary b : beverage especially : a drink containing alcohol His favorite libation is scotch on the rocks. libationary lī-ˈbā-shə-ˌner-ē adjective Synonyms beverage drink drinkable potable quencher See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They offered libations at the temple. We met for a libation after work. Recent Examples on the Web Its culinary and libation forte is tacos, tequila and bourbon. Marc Bona, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 To finish off this tropical libation fresh lime juice & orgeat are added. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Champagne might feel like a pre-dinner libation, but the crisp taste of a brut cuvee deserves a spot at the table too. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022 This is where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late-night libation. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 After an African libation ceremony honoring the dead, kayaker John Dahlen carried a wreath away from the shoreline and released it on the windswept waters of the Mobile River. al, 9 July 2022 The Italian fashion house recently unveiled a new signature libation at the Gucci Giardino 25 café and cocktail bar in Florence, Italy. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2022 Made with Rock N Roll mango and blanco tequila, this boozy beverage is the perfect libation to sip slowly on a hot summer day. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The website provides education on the delicious Japanese libation at every opportunity, from basic lessons on sake types, storage, and serving etiquette to detailed tasting and food pairing notes for each bottle. Rich Manning, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English libacioun, from Latin libation-, libatio, from libare to pour as an offering; akin to Greek leibein to pour First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a libations noun plural of libation as in beverages a liquid suitable for drinking a variety of libations will be available at the wedding reception Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beverages drinks drinkables liquors potables spirits quenchers sodas potions mixes intoxicants brews alcohols nectars soft drinks pops mixers soda pops
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