drinker

noun

drink·​er ˈdriŋ-kər 

1

a

: one that drinks

b

: a person who drinks alcoholic beverages especially to a notable degree

a heavy drinker

2

: waterer sense b

Synonyms

• alcoholic
• drunk

Examples of drinker in a Sentence

I'm not much of a drinker.

Most of his friends are drinkers.

Recent Examples on the Web

The new foam comes as the chain’s U.S. sales have been shrinking for the past year as coffee drinkers brew their java at home or seek out trendier options. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2025

Matured in American white-oak ex–bourbon barrels, Idle Assembly yields notes of coconut, maraschino cherries, and cigar tobacco—appealing to connoisseurs and first-time rum drinkers alike. —Air Mail, 2 Aug. 2025

Considering the West Coast’s history as a driver in the craft beer boom, its mature status in the marketplace means there are more experienced craft beer drinkers in the region, said Reid. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2025

Bourbon drinkers are willing to travel, at home and abroad, to sample different brands. —Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing drinker

• social drinker

Rhymes for drinker

• clinker
• linker
• pinker
• sinker
• thinker
• tinker
• freethinker