Synonyms of drinker

drinker

noun

ˈdriŋ-kər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alcoholic
• drunk
• drunkard
• tippler
• inebriate
• boozer
• dipsomaniac
• alkie
• toper
• boozehound
• souse
• sot
• soak
• rummy
• soaker
• juicer
• tosspot
• juicehead
• lush
• wino
• swiller
• swigger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• teetotaler
• abstainer
• nondrinker
• teetotalist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drinker

Starbucks created the refresher back in 2012 to appeal to non-coffee drinkers who wanted a boost, especially in the afternoon, when traffic to its cafes slowed. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Historic names like Carpano, Cocchi and Dolin offer distinctly different styles, while newer producers such as 9diDANTE and American makers including Vya and Lo-Fi give curious drinkers even more ways in. — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Williams says the point is to have fun while offering something for every drinker. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

But Texidor and Sanchez said their son was not a big drinker and never did drugs. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026