nondrinker

noun

non·​drink·​er ˌnän-ˈdriŋ-kər How to pronounce nondrinker (audio)
Synonyms of nondrinkernext
: a person who abstains from alcoholic beverages
nondrinking adjective

Synonyms of nondrinker

Examples of nondrinker in a Sentence

a variety of nonalcoholic drinks for the nondrinkers at the party
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Those studies, however, focused on older people and didn’t differentiate between former drinkers and lifelong nondrinkers, thus potentially skewing the results, study authors said. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 With more than half of Gen Z claiming to be alcohol-free and 49 percent of Americans reportedly trying to drink less, wine regions are striving to craft experiences for nondrinkers. Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2025 The risk of ischemic heart disease was lower than that of nondrinkers at all six drinking levels. Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025 For instance, red wine tends to be consumed by affluent people who have access to more medical care, and some nondrinkers avoid alcohol because of medical problems. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nondrinker

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nondrinker was in 1899

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“Nondrinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondrinker. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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