drinker

[ˈdrɪŋkər]

drinker Definition

  • 1a person who drinks alcohol habitually or to excess
  • 2a person who drinks a particular liquid

Using drinker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drinker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a heavy drinker and had to go to rehab.

  • Example

    She is a tea drinker, not a coffee drinker.

  • Example

    The bar was full of drinkers enjoying their evening.

  • Example

    He was a social drinker and only drank at parties.

drinker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drinker

Antonyms for drinker

Phrases with drinker

  • a person who drinks excessive amounts of alcohol regularly

    Example

    He was a heavy drinker and had to go to rehab.

  • a person who drinks alcohol in moderation or only occasionally

    Example

    She is a light drinker and only has a glass of wine on special occasions.

  • social drinker

    a person who drinks alcohol only in social situations or occasionally

    Example

    He was a social drinker and only drank at parties.

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Summary: drinker in Brief

A 'drinker' [ˈdrɪŋkər] is a person who habitually or excessively consumes alcohol. It can also refer to someone who drinks a particular liquid. Examples include 'He was a heavy drinker and had to go to rehab.' and 'She is a tea drinker, not a coffee drinker.' Phrases include 'heavy drinker,' 'light drinker,' and 'social drinker.'

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