as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
although he can still hold a job, he's definitely become a problem drinker
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Recent Examples of drinker
The company has shifted its focus to premium and upmarket segments, which are less affected by the consumption patterns of heavy drinkers targeted by obesity drugs.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Some coffee drinkers swear by using lemons to get rid of the stains.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Fancy Bay is an over-the-top clubhouse for serious wine drinkers, the sort of place with more than 10 Champagnes by the glass, not to mention bottles of Burgundy, Barolo and awesome German riesling that’ll make your heart flutter.
—Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
Today there are six whiskies in the Johnnie Walker core range, each perfected to appeal to a different whisky drinker.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Some coffee drinkers swear by using lemons to get rid of the stains.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Fancy Bay is an over-the-top clubhouse for serious wine drinkers, the sort of place with more than 10 Champagnes by the glass, not to mention bottles of Burgundy, Barolo and awesome German riesling that’ll make your heart flutter.
—Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
Today there are six whiskies in the Johnnie Walker core range, each perfected to appeal to a different whisky drinker.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinker
Noun
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Leonard was an alcoholic whose drinking began in high school.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Pete’s brother, a former hockey player who misses his glory days, is an alcoholic who cares for the family’s large mink farm.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
Noun
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What amazing feats the confidence of the drunk can accomplish.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Sometimes rough language is all a drunk can understand.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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“Drinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinker. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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