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a
: one that drinks
b
: a person who drinks alcoholic beverages especially to a notable degree
a heavy drinker
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Synonyms
Examples of drinker in a Sentence
I'm not much of a drinker.
Most of his friends are drinkers.
Recent Examples on the Web
But Flores cautioned recreational beer drinkers not to try this on their tax returns.
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Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
As such, one of the silent auction items up for grabs that night was something that to a beer drinker is what an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle was to Ralphie.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
That only raises its exposure and introduces drinkers to pure agave tequila.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
With coffee drinkers consuming coffee outside their homes so much, the opportunity to cater to them is evident and helps Nespresso get its products and brand in the mind and stomachs of consumers at home and during their daily commute.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But despite all this, one truth remains: the vast majority do not identify as sweet wine drinkers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024
Coca-Cola Spiced doesn't have a lot of heat; the main flavor drinkers will notice is that of raspberry.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2024
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
Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
As such, one of the silent auction items up for grabs that night was something that to a beer drinker is what an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle was to Ralphie.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
That only raises its exposure and introduces drinkers to pure agave tequila.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
With coffee drinkers consuming coffee outside their homes so much, the opportunity to cater to them is evident and helps Nespresso get its products and brand in the mind and stomachs of consumers at home and during their daily commute.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But despite all this, one truth remains: the vast majority do not identify as sweet wine drinkers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024
Coca-Cola Spiced doesn't have a lot of heat; the main flavor drinkers will notice is that of raspberry.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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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 20 Apr. 2024.
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