ingest

verb

in·​gest in-ˈjest How to pronounce ingest (audio)
ingested; ingesting; ingests
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transitive verb

: to take in for or as if for digestion
ingestible
in-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce ingest (audio)
adjective
ingestive
in-ˈje-stiv How to pronounce ingest (audio)
adjective

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Examples of ingest in a Sentence

The drug is more easily ingested in pill form. claims that the average person ingests considerably more calories than is necessary or desirable
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Streaming strides or sidelines At the same time, media's appetite has been growing for different streaming business models, such as bundling platforms for one subscription fee or ingesting content from one platform into another. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 However, some bioluminescence results from harmful algal blooms that can cause skin rashes and severe illness if ingested. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Eucalyptus oil and fresh leaves are poisonous when ingested or inhaled. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 See affected product Symptoms of salmonella poisoning Symptoms of salmonella poisoning usually start six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingest

Word History

Etymology

Latin ingestus, past participle of ingerere to carry in, from in- + gerere to bear

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ingest was in 1620

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“Ingest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingest. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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ingest

verb
in·​gest in-ˈjest How to pronounce ingest (audio)
: to take in for or as if for digestion
ingestion
-ˈjes-chən How to pronounce ingest (audio)
noun

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ingest

transitive verb
in·​gest in-ˈjest How to pronounce ingest (audio)
: to take in for or as if for digestion
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