preimbibe

/ˌpriːɪmˈbaɪb/

Definitions

1. verb

to drink a small amount of a beverage before eating a meal, typically to help with digestion

“She likes to preimbibe on water before dinner to prevent bloating.”

2. noun

the act of drinking a small amount of a beverage before eating a meal

“Her preimbibe of juice helped her stomach feel less empty.”

Synonyms

  • premeal beverage
  • premeal drink

Antonyms

  • excessive consumption
  • overdrink