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round of drinks

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. round, round of drinksnoun

    a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

    "he ordered a second round"

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  1. Round of drinks

    A round of drinks is a set of alcoholic beverages purchased by one person in a group for that complete group. The purchaser buys the round of drinks as a single order at the bar. In many places it is customary for people to take turns buying rounds.It is a nearly ubiquitous custom in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. In Australia and New Zealand it is referred to as shouting. This practice is also customary in many parts of North America, especially in areas where people with cultural roots in Ireland and the UK predominate. A notable exception was the UK State Management Scheme in which treating (i.e. buying a round) was forbidden, from July 1916 until June 1919.

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  1. round of drinks

    A round of drinks refers to a set of beverages purchased by one individual for a group of people, typically in a social or communal setting like a bar or a party. Each individual in the group generally takes turns buying a "round," until everyone has had the chance to make a purchase. The beverages can include alcoholic drinks like beers, cocktails, shots or non-alcoholic ones depending on the preference of the individuals involved.

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  1. Round of drinks

    A round of drinks is a set of alcoholic beverages purchased by one person in a group for that complete group. The purchaser buys the round of drinks as a single order at the bar. In many places it is customary for people to take turns buying rounds. It is a ubiquitous custom in Ireland, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. In Australia and New Zealand it is referred to as shouting. This practice is also customary in many parts of North America, especially in areas where people with cultural roots in Ireland and the UK predominate. A notable exception was the UK State Management Scheme in which treating was forbidden, from July 1916 until June 1919.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of round of drinks in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of round of drinks in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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  1. Andy Stuart announced:

    We really saw it resonate, and we really felt there was an opportunity to differentiate Norwegian Sky in the three- and four-day market to make it an all-inclusive product, we think our guests are going to get on board and feel more freestyle. It takes away the stress of who’s going to buy this round of drinks?

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