Definition of LIBATION

libation

Meanings

Plural: libations

Noun

  • (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.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lībātiō, from lībāre (“to take a little from anything, to taste, to pour out as an offering”).

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

Scrabble Score: 10

libation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
libation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
libation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

libation is a valid Words With Friends word