1
as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of imbibe
Live music, soft-tissue massages and dabs — weed concentrates — are available for those who care to imbibe.
—
Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
For many, their choice to imbibe, abstain, drink less, or enjoy booze-free alternatives is deeply personal.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
What ska had imbibed from American jazz and R&B was a musical ESP about where to put the emphasis and where to leave some space.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
But perhaps one of the biggest perks for those who imbibe is that two alcoholic drinks (take your pick of wine, beer, or seltzer) are included with the price of a ticket.
—Aaraf Adam, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imbibe
Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
For many, their choice to imbibe, abstain, drink less, or enjoy booze-free alternatives is deeply personal.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
What ska had imbibed from American jazz and R&B was a musical ESP about where to put the emphasis and where to leave some space.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
But perhaps one of the biggest perks for those who imbibe is that two alcoholic drinks (take your pick of wine, beer, or seltzer) are included with the price of a ticket.
—Aaraf Adam, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imbibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibe
Verb
-
Much of the coffee Americans drink is imported from Kenya, Colombia, and Brazil.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Other comments include reasons why people regret not drinking enough of it.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Scarlett Johansson stars as Lucy, a college student in Taiwan who’s forcibly recruited as a drug mule and accidentally absorbs a synthetic substance that unlocks increasing percentages of her brain capacity.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
-
As the global economy absorbs Donald Trump's massive tariffs, Sen. Rand Paul is continuing to speak out about the negative consequences of the president's course of action.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Photo : Daniel Petroni The wine cellar includes space to sit and sip.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
-
Put up some tents, grab lots of pillows and blankets, and snack on s’mores while sipping champagne. 14.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Slurp your bev up like a straw or tip the bottle back to gulp it down.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibe. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share