intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt 
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
intoxicant
adjective
Examples of intoxicant in a Sentence
The use of intoxicants and stimulants is prohibited.
He was driving under the influence of intoxicants.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
In California, weed is more than a business, more than merely a recreational intoxicant that was finally turned into a legal industry in 2016.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
As with any time spent with those chasing a high, whether from intoxicants or pheromones, White’s play acquires momentum early on and the sense, when viewed at a distance, of watching something predictable play out.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
Assembly Bill 1087 toughens penalties for drivers who cause a death while under the influence of intoxicants.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intoxicant. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
intoxicant
adjective
Medical Definition
intoxicant
noun
in·tox·i·cant
in-ˈtäk-si-kənt
: something that intoxicates
especially
: an alcoholic drink
called also inebriant
intoxicant
adjective
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