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

Well-aged, high-end rum is a growing category that has crossed over in terms of appeal to many whiskey drinkers and collectors. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Some restaurants, including Somni, also offer hybrid menus as a way station for moderate drinkers and the NA-curious alike. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

The theft comes as winemakers struggle with falling demand among younger drinkers. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Premium water is a key part of its business as drinkers shift away from sugary sodas. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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