Drinking

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The action of consuming liquids, particularly beverages. Often specifically refers to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

“Excessive drinking can lead to serious health problems over time.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

Syllables

drink·ing

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Synonyms

imbibingconsumingsippingquaffing

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Eight letters with -ING ending; DR- start and K in the middle are key patterns

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; the K adds 5 points and combines well with the -ING suffix

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