1. alcoholic drinks, especially when consumed in celebration or social gatherings
Usage: informal
2. liquid offerings poured out as a sacrifice to a deity or in honor of the dead
Usage: formal; religious

Examples

• The wedding reception featured an open bar with various libations for the guests.
• After work, the colleagues enjoyed libations at the local pub.
• The ancient Greeks poured libations of wine to honor their gods.
• The funeral ceremony included libations poured onto the grave.
• The bartender prepared creative libations for the cocktail party.
• In many cultures, libations are offered to ancestors during religious ceremonies.