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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The new branding likely appeals to younger drinkers such as college students, professionals, and anyone looking to speed up their recovery after a night out.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
This release is actually significantly lower in alcohol content than last year’s at 107.4 proof (which, for many drinkers, might actually be a good thing).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
One 2024 study found that women who were heavy drinkers were 45% more likely to develop heart disease than moderate drinkers.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
In an interview with The Times promoting his new book Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III, Parker Bowles refutes portrayals of his mother as a heavy drinker and a chainsmoker, as depicted in shows like the comedy The Windsors.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
This release is actually significantly lower in alcohol content than last year’s at 107.4 proof (which, for many drinkers, might actually be a good thing).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
One 2024 study found that women who were heavy drinkers were 45% more likely to develop heart disease than moderate drinkers.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
In an interview with The Times promoting his new book Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III, Parker Bowles refutes portrayals of his mother as a heavy drinker and a chainsmoker, as depicted in shows like the comedy The Windsors.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Drinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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