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 decades kosher drinkers trailed broader trends, remaining associated with sweet wines long after the general market had shifted toward dry, higher-quality bottles. —Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

Some videos claimed police officers asked drinkers to pour their BORGs out into the Chicago River or showed officers dumping them down drains that empty into the river. —Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

Things got a little out of control with crazy crowds and scores of under-age drinkers, so the city kicked out MTV and tried to discourage spring breakers from coming. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026

The inclusion of a mocktail option means non-drinkers can enjoy the full themed experience. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 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