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
By 18, O’Rourke was a binge and blackout drinker and regularly used drugs including cocaine, amphetamines and barbiturates.
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Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For tea drinkers, opt for the hojicha latte which can be made iced in the warmer months.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The goal of the industry should be to adapt with lighter, more accessible wines and new marketing strategies aimed at younger drinkers, said Ernie Weir, co-owner of Napa Valley’s Hagafen Cellars, which was established in 1979.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The mixture can contain one or multiple types of alcohol, and drinkers add water, juice or electrolytes to mask the taste and provide hydration.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
For tea drinkers, opt for the hojicha latte which can be made iced in the warmer months.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The goal of the industry should be to adapt with lighter, more accessible wines and new marketing strategies aimed at younger drinkers, said Ernie Weir, co-owner of Napa Valley’s Hagafen Cellars, which was established in 1979.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The mixture can contain one or multiple types of alcohol, and drinkers add water, juice or electrolytes to mask the taste and provide hydration.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinker
alcoholic
Noun
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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A lot of it came down to Adam, a brooding alcoholic, who was often unpredictable in his behavior.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Drinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinker. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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