Boozings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An act of consuming alcoholic beverages excessively or frequently; a social gathering centered around drinking habits; the state of being intoxicated due to the consumption of alcoholic drinks
2. The activity of indulging in alcoholic drinks, especially to a drunken extent; a festive occasion characterized by drinking; being in a condition influenced by alcohol intake
3. Engaging in the habitual or excessive consumption of liquor; a party or event where drinking is a main feature; a level of impairment caused by alcohol consumption

Etymology: "Boozings" is simply the plural of "boozing," the gerund-style noun for the act of drinking heavily. Its history therefore lies entirely in the base word, which the plural form inherits without change in meaning. The plural suits the noun when it refers to several separate bouts of heavy drinking rather than a single session.

Synonyms: drinking, imbibing, toasting, sipping, guzzling

Antonyms: sobering, abstaining, refraining, withdrawing, quitting