drunkard

noun

drunk·​ard ˈdrəŋ-kərd How to pronounce drunkard (audio)
: one who is habitually drunk

Examples of drunkard in a Sentence

Her father was a drunkard. accused him of being a no-good drunkard who needed professional help for his problem
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drunkard was in the 15th century

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“Drunkard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drunkard. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

drunkard

noun
drunk·​ard ˈdrəŋ-kərd How to pronounce drunkard (audio)
: a person who makes a habit of getting drunk

Medical Definition

drunkard

noun
drunk·​ard ˈdrəŋ-kərd How to pronounce drunkard (audio)
: one suffering from or subject to acute or chronic alcoholism : one who habitually becomes drunk

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