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pre-drink

|pre-drink|

B2

/ˈpriː.drɪŋk/

drink before an event

Etymology
Etymology Information

'pre-drink' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'drink', referring to the act of consuming beverages.

Historical Evolution

'Pre-drink' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'drink' to describe the act of drinking before an event.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to drink before an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a drink consumed before going out to a social event, often to save money or to get into the mood for the event.

We had a pre-drink at my place before heading to the club.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to consume drinks before going out to a social event.

We decided to pre-drink at home to save money.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/05 22:13