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 of drinker

• alcoholic

Examples of drinker in a Sentence

I'm not much of a drinker.

Most of his friends are drinkers.

Recent Examples on the Web

For the latte lover or dedicated Americano drinker, having an espresso machine at home is a must. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025

With the pillows of fake snow and a hanging disco ball, the brewery’s Ski Jorts City would soon be ready to serve drinkers, one and all. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025

Instant coffee is enjoying a nostalgic comeback among younger drinkers — yet new research warns the retro favorite may pose an unexpected risk for eye health. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025

To help customers navigate the offerings, stores like Total Wine post signs recommending new THC drinkers start with low-strength options from 2 to 4 mg, rather than cans holding 5 or 10 mg. —Bill Chappell, NPR, 24 Nov. 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