intoxicant

noun

in·​tox·​i·​cant in-ˈtäk-si-kənt How to pronounce intoxicant (audio)
Synonyms of intoxicantnext
: something that intoxicates
especially : an alcoholic drink
intoxicant adjective

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Examples of intoxicant in a Sentence

The use of intoxicants and stimulants is prohibited. He was driving under the influence of intoxicants.
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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025 He was arrested on charges of second-degree manslaughter, felony hit and run, driving under the influence of intoxicants, and reckless driving, deputies said. — Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025 That feeling remains a powerful intoxicant, a decade ago and today. — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 The driver was charged with operating a UTV while under the influence of an intoxicant, according to deputies. — Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intoxicant

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First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intoxicant was in 1757

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intoxicant

noun
in·​tox·​i·​cant in-ˈtäk-si-kənt How to pronounce intoxicant (audio)
: something that intoxicates
especially : an alcoholic drink
intoxicant adjective

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intoxicant

noun
in·​tox·​i·​cant in-ˈtäk-si-kənt How to pronounce intoxicant (audio)
: something that intoxicates
especially : an alcoholic drink

called also inebriant

intoxicant adjective

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