Libation

Definitions of libation

noun an act of pouring a drink as an offering

Example Sentences

A1 I like to drink water as my libation.

A2 In some cultures, libations are offered to the gods.

B1 During the ceremony, the priest poured a libation of wine.

B2 The tradition of offering libations dates back centuries.

C1 The libation ceremony was a solemn and sacred ritual.

C2 The libation was poured into a ceremonial cup and then offered to the ancestors.

Examples of libation in a Sentence

formal During the ceremony, the priest poured a libation as an offering to the gods.

informal Let's raise a glass and pour a libation to celebrate this special occasion.

slang I'll grab some beers and we can make a libation to kick off the party.

figurative Her tears fell like a libation, a symbolic offering of her grief and sorrow.

Grammatical Forms of libation

• past tense: libated
• plural: libations
• comparative: more libation
• superlative: most libation
• present tense: libates
• future tense: will libate
• perfect tense: have libated
• continuous tense: is libating
• singular: libation
• positive degree: libation
• infinitive: to libate
• gerund: libating
• participle: libated

Origin and Evolution of libation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'libation' originates from the Latin word 'libare' which means 'to pour out as an offering.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'libation' has come to refer specifically to a ritual pouring of a drink as an offering to a deity or as a gesture of respect.