drinker

noun

drink·​er ˈdriŋ-kər How to pronounce drinker (audio)
1
a
: one that drinks
b
: a person who drinks alcoholic beverages especially to a notable degree
a heavy drinker
2

Examples of drinker in a Sentence

I'm not much of a drinker. Most of his friends are drinkers.
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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 See All Example Sentences for drinker

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
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 19 Aug. 2025.

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