guzzle

verb

guz·​zle ˈgə-zəl How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
guzzled; guzzling ˈgə-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
Synonyms of guzzlenext

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 noun

Examples of guzzle in a Sentence

guzzled my soda before I could stop him teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods
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The women have frequently shared their custom dirty soda orders and helped catapult the once-niche drink, often guzzled from 44-ounce mega cups, into the spotlight. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026 At home alone and dressed only in a lavalava (traditional wrap skirt), Jonny manages to guzzle down a beer and crack zingy one-liners while dispatching a quartet of Yakuza goons who’ve come looking for a package sent to him by his father, Walter (Brian Keaulana). Richard Kuipers, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026 On the road, rely more on heated seats than the energy-guzzling cabin heater to beat the cold. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Voter anger over surging electricity prices is spreading across the country and across partisan lines, Jessica Guynn reports, as energy-guzzling AI facilities strain the power grid. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guzzle

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of guzzle was in 1567

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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guzzle. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

guzzle

verb
guz·​zle ˈgəz-əl How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
guzzled; guzzling -(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
1
: to drink greedily
guzzled soft drinks
2
: to use up : consume
cars guzzling gas
guzzler noun

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