libation

Plural: libations

Noun

• A ritual pouring of liquid as an offering to a deity.
• (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
• a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
• the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
• The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
• The wine or liquid thus poured out.
• A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

Examples

• He silently offered a libation to the Scrabble gods before drawing new tiles.

Synonyms

adult beverage, alcohol, bevvy, booze, carouse, drink, grog, libation, liquor, lush, nightcap, potation, potent potable, sauce, shot, strong-water, tiddly, tincture, tip, tipping, tipple

Related Words

libate, libationer, potation