drinker

noun

drink·​er ˈdriŋ-kər How to pronounce drinker (audio)
1
a
: one that drinks
b
: a person who drinks alcoholic beverages especially to a notable degree
a heavy drinker
2

Examples of drinker in a Sentence

I'm not much of a drinker. Most of his friends are drinkers.
Recent Examples on the Web After a full week of reader/drinker nominations, the field of 32 beers is set for our 2024 Cincinnati's Favorite Beer championship. The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2024 Changing tastes Both companies face similar challenges of attracting drinkers in their mid-twenties whowant different flavors compared to older generations, a trend that accelerated following the pandemic. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024 Scotch drinkers, take note—Irish single malt should not be ignored. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024 There's something for nature lovers, wine drinkers, adventure seekers, and everyone in between. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024 The Russian River Valley is famous for its pinot noirs, many of which are priced way out of reach of the average drinker. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024 But with brands—big and small, international and local—venturing into the space, drinkers have more choices than ever before. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2024 While daily drinkers experienced the most sleep interference, periodic energy drink consumption was also associated with poorer sleep. Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 7 Mar. 2024 But Anheuser-Busch is facing declining beer sales in the U.S., where drinkers are increasingly opting for spirits, hard seltzers and alcohol-free beverages. Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of drinker was before the 12th century

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“Drinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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