guzzle

verb

guz·​zle ˈgə-zəl 

guzzled; guzzling ˈgə-z(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually

transitive verb

1

: to drink greedily or habitually

guzzle beer

2

: consume, use up

devices that guzzle electricity

guzzler

ˈgə-z(ə-)lər 

noun

Synonyms

• sip
• drink
• gulp

Examples of guzzle in a Sentence

guzzled my soda before I could stop him

teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Cramer, the energy theme is continually relevant as the corporate sector clamors for new artificial intelligence technology that guzzles power and strains the electric grid. —Julie Coleman, CNBC, 22 May 2025

Lambrusco became synonymous with that sickly tipple—which bore no resemblance to the refreshingly dry and crisp Lambrusco guzzled by Italians. —Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025

But there are other reasons to exercise caution when guzzling energy drinks. —Jamie Ducharme, Health, 20 May 2025

On Friday night, 350 diners will pay $200 each to guzzle Moet & Chandon on the beach at the Delano (casual dress, comfortable shoes) while eating a barbecue dinner prepared by a team of grill masters from around the country led by Miami’s Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for guzzle

• muzzle
• puzzle

Kids Definition

guzzle

verb

guz·​zle ˈgəz-əl 

guzzled; guzzling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to drink greedily

guzzled soft drinks

2

: to use up : consume

cars guzzling gas

guzzler

-(ə-)lər 

noun