drinking problem

noun

US
: a habit of regularly drinking too much alcohol

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Kiffin arrived in town with a drinking problem and a reputation for drama. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Bonnie ends up admitting herself to rehab and seeking help after developing a drinking problem. — Matt Minton, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Struggling with a drinking problem, Krusen would play on all of Ten and then immediately be pushed out of the band. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026 There was some concern that Gonzalez’s father might have a drinking problem. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drinking problem

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“Drinking problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinking%20problem. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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