imbiber

[im-bahy-ber]

imbiber Definition

a person who drinks alcohol or other liquids.

Using imbiber: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was a heavy imbiber of alcohol.

  • Example

    The party was full of enthusiastic imbibers.

  • Example

    She is not much of an imbiber, preferring water to wine.

imbiber Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imbiber

Phrases with imbiber

  • social imbiber

    a person who drinks alcohol in social settings

    Example

    She's not a big drinker, but she enjoys being a social imbiber at parties.

  • a person who drinks alcohol excessively or habitually

    Example

    His health problems were caused by his years as a heavy imbiber.

  • a person who drinks alcohol occasionally or in small amounts

    Example

    She's a light imbiber, usually only having a glass of wine with dinner.

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Summary: imbiber in Brief

'Imbiber' [im-bahy-ber] refers to a person who drinks alcohol or other liquids. It can be used to describe someone who drinks habitually or occasionally, and can be modified with 'social,' 'heavy,' or 'light.' Examples include 'The party was full of enthusiastic imbibers,' and 'She is not much of an imbiber, preferring water to wine.' Synonyms include 'drinker,' 'tippler,' and 'sot.'