ingest [ingested, ingesting, ingests]◼◼◼(to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal) verb [UK: ɪn.ˈdʒest] [US: ˌɪn.ˈdʒest]We, apes, have been ingesting alcohol for 10 million years that began with eating fermented fruits fallen on the ground. = Nous, singes, avons ingérés de l'alcool depuis 10 millions d'années en commençant par manger des fruits fermentés tombés sur le sol.