drinking (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. pōtio (the mere act of drinking)2. expr. by ger. of verbs3. pōtus, ūs (esp. habitual d.)4. pōtātio (carousing) • drinking (subs.): 1. pōtio (the mere act of drinking): in the very act of d. she cried out, in media p. exclamavit, Cic. 2. expr. by ger. of verbs: while the d. is going on, interea dum bibitur, inter bibendum, etc.: v. to drink. 3. pōtus, ūs (esp. habitual d.): excessive d., immodicus p., Cic.: in d. and joviality, in p. et hilaritate, Plin.: v. drink (subs.) 4. pōtātio (carousing): Quint.: v. carouse. Phr.: during the d., in poculis, Cic.: after d., post vina, Hor.