intoxicant

in·tox·i·cant

noun \in-ˈtäk-si-kənt\

Definition of INTOXICANT

: something that intoxicates; especially : an alcoholic drink

— intoxicant adjective

Examples of INTOXICANT

1. The use of intoxicants and stimulants is prohibited.
2. He was driving under the influence of intoxicants.

First Known Use of INTOXICANT

1863

Related to INTOXICANT

Synonyms: aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch [slang], inebriant, alcohol, John Barleycorn, juice [slang], liquor, lush [slang], moonshine, potable, rum, sauce [slang], spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple

Antonyms: nonintoxicant

Related Words: aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap; belt, load, nip, peg [British], pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet; cocktail, mixed drink; ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski [slang], home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy [chiefly Scottish]; mead, sake (or saki), wine; barley-bree (also barley-broo) [chiefly Scottish], brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey (or whisky); Dutch courage

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