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imbibement 

derived from the verb "imbibe", imbibement refers to the object of what is denoted by the verb. In other words, imbibements are the substances consumed during the act of drinking, soaking up, or absorbing (i.e., imbibing).

Imbibements often refer to beverages, especially of the alcoholic type
The party had a fine selection of imbibements, including wine, beer, and virgin margaritas.
imbibement by elle renae March 7, 2011

imbibery 

The act of drinking (from imbibe) in excess (-y added to convert it into a nominative, after debauchery, usury, etc)
John's imbibery caused him to lose his family, job, and respect in the community
imbibery by jcsegenmd June 3, 2012
(v.) To drink; To take in.
latin root bibet (drink)
The man imbibed his surroundings.
imbibe by Silicon January 18, 2003

Designated Imbiber 

An individual who is assigned the task of drinking for other people because they are driving, pregnant, or have to get up early the next morning.
Guy 1: Wanna play some beer pong?
Guy 2: I wish, but I have to be at work at 8AM tomorrow.
Guy 1: It's fine, I'll be the designated imbiber.

imbibery 

A place where one goes to imbibe alcoholic beverages.
The local imbibery was doing a brisk business during the holiday season.
imbibery by Dan Reilly April 17, 2007

imbibery pirate 

loud and jolly individual who is habitually inebriated
Jimmy is the imbibery pirate of the Sinister Grin Pub with his epic bar stories and his contagious loud laughter.
imbibery pirate by Verbal Razor January 27, 2010