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 wines from this trajectory highlight labrusca, a different Vitis species that has invigorated drinkers, particularly in North America. —Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025

For decades, the fan-favorite diet soda that has a somewhat cult following has held a special place in the hearts of its drinkers. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

For regular coffee drinkers, however, long-term consumption actually appears to benefit blood sugar. —Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 20 Oct. 2025

With all the ink spilled over changing tastes among wine drinkers and the search for younger, fresher bottles, mature Bordeaux continues to outperform other categories in the auction market. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 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