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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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
For Spiteful and other Chicago craft brewers, the results may be inevitable: libation inflation.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Wind down after a busy week with a creative libation, perhaps a hibiscus velvet mule or a luxe mocktail.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
At this ultra-popular pop-up, the mugs and decor take center stage, but the libations are just as fun.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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