libation

[US]/laɪ'beɪʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/laɪ'beʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.ceremonial pouring of a liquid as an offering to a deity

Phrases & Collocations

pour a libation

offer a libation

Example Sentences

make a libation to Jupiter

celebrate with a libation

Real-world Examples

I rinsed the tall glass out and poured a libation and sat down with it to read.

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

And better libation, I'd wager, too.

Source: Boardwalk Empire Season 3

When the temple is complete, throngs will gather on its perimeter — offering prayers, performing sacrifices, and pouring libations for the goddess of wisdom.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Before setting out, he burns incense and pours a libation at the small shrine in the courtyard on behalf of his entire household.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

They would also perform prayers, hymns, and songs, poor libations on tombs during burials and offer votives, which were left at temples, sacred spots, and tombs.

Source: Encyclopedia of World History

2 The stately ritual libations become a water pot, and Electra serially dismisses the Old Man's Aeschylean suggestions to find clues for the proof of Orestes' return.

Source: Simon Critchley - Tragedy the Greeks and Us

The Phoenicians worshipped their gods at temples, as well as natural sites; such as mountains, rivers, groves, and even rocks, and their ceremonies included prayers, incense burning, libation pouring, and making offerings to the gods.

Source: Encyclopedia of World History

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