drinking age

noun

: the age at which a person can legally buy and drink alcohol

The drinking age in the U.S. is 21.

Examples of drinking age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rise of the New Wave intersected with another big change at rock clubs: The raising of the drinking age in numerous states, including Massachusetts and Connecticut, leading up to the passage of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025

Kenyan authorities are considering sweeping regulatory changes that would raise the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21, and limit the sale of alcohol to pubs, bars, and licensed shops. —Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2025

While this property doesn’t offer a dedicated adult pool, visitors of drinking age can explore cocktails at the Knife Burger outdoor restaurant, which also offers appetizers and sandwiches. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025

The deal includes one free Blue Moon beer per person (of legal drinking age), and is a limited-time offer while supplies last, according to the company. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 June 2025

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