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.
Examples of libation in a Sentence
They offered libations at the temple.
We met for a libation after work.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Margaritas top the list of Fiesta libations, but also popular are Micheledas, a beer cocktail with lime juice, hot sauce, Worcester sauce, Clamato, Bloody Mary mix, or tomato juice, and a variety of beers.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
The space is designed with a wraparound outdoor porch, lending the ideal environment to enjoy a refreshing spritz or tropical libation on a warm afternoon.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Captain Aleksander Barkov was drinking unnamed libation from a shoe atop a double-decker bus.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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libation
noun
li·ba·tion
lī-ˈbā-shən
1
a
: the act of pouring a liquid in honor of a god
b
: a liquid (as wine) poured as a libation
2
: a drink poured or taken as if to honor a god
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