Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of drinking, especially an alcoholic beverage: "Potation" refers to the action or process of drinking, most commonly applied to the consumption of alcoholic drinks.
   • A drink or draft, especially of an alcoholic beverage: "Potation" can also refer to a single serving of a drink, typically an alcoholic one drawn from a cask or keg.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The evening was filled with merry conversation and frequent potation.
  • He ordered another potation of the local ale.

Advanced Usage

• "Deep potations": This phrase refers to heavy or excessive drinking sessions.
  • The feast was known for its deep potations and revelry.

Variants and Related Words

• Potationer (noun, archaic): A drinker; someone who drinks, especially alcohol.
• Potatory (adjective, rare): Of or relating to drinking.

Synonyms

• Draught: A single act of drinking or the amount swallowed.
• Quaff: To drink heartily or in large draughts.
• Tipple: To drink alcohol regularly, especially in small amounts.

Related Phrases

• "To take a potation": An archaic or formal way to say "to have a drink."
  • After a long day, he would take a quiet potation by the fire.

Noun

1. the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)
2. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
   • they served beer on draft