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 image of a bourbon drinker has too often been that of a white cis male and his friends hanging out in rugged environments.
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Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In this world-class drinking city—home to four of the World’s 50 Best Bars winners last year—drinkers want nonalcoholic cocktails created with intention and enthusiasm.
—Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
The bottle opener and lid catcher on the side will be appreciated by any craft beer (not to mention Mexican Coca-Cola) drinkers at your cookout.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 23 May 2025
According to the Bacardi 2025 Cocktail Trend Report, 20% of drinkers aged 21 to 25 now prefer lower-alcohol cocktails.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In this world-class drinking city—home to four of the World’s 50 Best Bars winners last year—drinkers want nonalcoholic cocktails created with intention and enthusiasm.
—Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
The bottle opener and lid catcher on the side will be appreciated by any craft beer (not to mention Mexican Coca-Cola) drinkers at your cookout.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 23 May 2025
According to the Bacardi 2025 Cocktail Trend Report, 20% of drinkers aged 21 to 25 now prefer lower-alcohol cocktails.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinker
Noun
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Joel even has time for regular therapy sessions with the town’s resident psychoanalyst/alcoholic Gail (O’Hara), in an effort to reconcile with Ellie.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jong also is an alcoholic who long used her daughter’s life in her work.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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