down ale

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

To drink ale quickly.

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Examples (10)

  • He downed his ale in one gulp and slammed the tankard on the table.
  • After a long day's work, there's nothing better than to down a cold ale.
  • They were downing ales at the tavern to celebrate their victory.
  • Let's see who can down their ale the fastest in this contest.
  • The thirsty traveler quickly downed the frothy ale offered by the innkeeper.
  • She challenged him to down a pint of strong ale without stopping.
  • By the time we arrived, the sailors had already downed several ales.
  • If you down that ale too quickly, you'll feel sick.
  • He often downs an ale or two after his shift at the factory.
  • Downing a whole tankard of ale like that is impressive.