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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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
For any non-pregnant companions, my husband attests that the alcoholic libations were quite tasty as well.
—Laura Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
The participating chefs actually go head-to-head in a culinary battle, which should prove highly entertaining, especially at a late night event in South Beach, with plenty of libations.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
The result would be a stiff penalty on some of America’s favorite libations, including tequila, which can be made only in Mexico and the No. 1 beer brand in the nation, Modelo.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libation. Accessed 3 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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