teetotaler Definition
a person who never drinks alcohol.
Using teetotaler: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "teetotaler" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
My grandfather was a teetotaler and never touched a drop of alcohol in his life.
Example
As a teetotaler, she always orders a soda when dining out.
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He became a teetotaler after experiencing the negative effects of alcohol on his health.
teetotaler Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for teetotaler
- abstainer
- non-drinker
- sober person
Phrases with teetotaler
the practice or principle of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
Example
Teetotalism is a common practice among certain religious groups.
teetotalize
to become a teetotaler or to make someone else become one
Example
After years of heavy drinking, he decided to teetotalize and quit alcohol altogether.
teetotaler's drink
a non-alcoholic drink
Example
The bartender offered her a teetotaler's drink when she said she wasn't drinking alcohol.
Origins of teetotaler
from 'T-total', a term used by early 19th-century temperance societies to mean total abstinence from alcohol
Summary: teetotaler in Brief
'Teetotaler' [tiːˈtəʊtlə] refers to a person who abstains from alcohol completely. It is often associated with religious or health reasons, as well as personal choice. The term has spawned related words like 'teetotalism,' which denotes the practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks, and 'teetotalize,' which means to become a teetotaler or to make someone else become one.
