DWI
abbreviation or noun
plural DWIs
1
US
: the crime of driving a vehicle while intoxicated : dui
was arrested for DWI
a DWI charge/case
2
US
: an arrest or conviction for driving while intoxicated
Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—
Lee Durkee
Lee Durkee3
US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DWI
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Pena was charged with vehicular manslaughter, DWI and refusing to take a breath test.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
She was officially charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The 47-year-old driver was issued several summonses including possessing an open alcohol in a motor vehicle and DWI, according to officials.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
My lowest point came in 2011, arrested for DWI on my wedding anniversary, with a toddler at home.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
She was officially charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The 47-year-old driver was issued several summonses including possessing an open alcohol in a motor vehicle and DWI, according to officials.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
My lowest point came in 2011, arrested for DWI on my wedding anniversary, with a toddler at home.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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