Definition of libationnext
as in drink
a liquid suitable for drinking a variety of libations will be available at the wedding reception

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Recent Examples of libation Participants report profound emotional and spiritual connections during underwater visits and ancient libation ceremonies, as part of broader efforts to document slave shipwrecks and preserve Black history. Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 On Saturday, pilgrims met at the cemetery and held an emotional libation ceremony, a sacred, ancient ritual rooted in Afro-Caribbean spiritual tradition. ABC News, 14 May 2026 There will also be libation vendors giving out tastings from companies such as Little Bird Brewing, Templeton American Whiskey, Real del Valle Tequila and The Vinho. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 His regular customers, who'd gather often to share a libation, started considering the folks in their community who couldn't make ends meet. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for libation
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Noun
  • Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • In addition to keeping your drink close and your hands empty during your daily activities, the water bottle holder protects your water bottle from nicks and dings.
    Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • What’s a summer without a tasty frozen beverage to cool down on those scorching hot days?
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • Participants can pause their game clocks to take a break for food and beverages.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026

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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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