intoxicant

noun

in·​tox·​i·​cant in-ˈtäk-si-kənt 

: something that intoxicates

especially : an alcoholic drink

intoxicant adjective

Synonyms of intoxicant

• alcohol
• liquor
• booze
• drink

Examples of intoxicant in a Sentence

The use of intoxicants and stimulants is prohibited.

He was driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Recent Examples on the Web

The book flows in and out of rooms, conversations, memories, and sensations, riding up and down on intoxicant waves, with the music pulsing always beneath it. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

The person was also charged with four other crimes, including possession of open intoxicants in a vehicle. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

After observation, the police concluded the man was under the influence of an intoxicant, according to the post. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026

The case against the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was amended Thursday to add citations for possessing open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, unsafe passing on the right and first-offense operating while intoxicated. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intoxicant

• toxicant

Kids Definition

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