In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
potation
(noun) the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)
draft, draught, potation, tipple
(noun) a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; “they served beer on draft”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
potation (countable and uncountable, plural potations)
(often, in the plural) The act of drinking.
A drink, especially an alcoholic beverage.
• optation
Source: Wiktionary
Po*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. potatio, fr. potare. See Potable.]
1. The act of drinking. Jer. Taylor.
2. A draught. "Potations pottle deep." Shak.
3. Drink; beverage. "Thin potations." Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 February 2025
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.