potation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
  2. noun the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)

Etymology

From Middle English potacion, from Old French potacion, from Latin pōtātiō.

In classic literature

Synonyms

draft, draught, tipple

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