drinkers

plural of drinker

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of drinkers For some coffee drinkers, a favorite old brand may be long gone from the supermarket aisle. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 With Sarti Rosa, however, the aim is to attract younger drinkers who prefer a sweeter aperitivo that doesn’t taste bitter. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 Each city was graded on a score out of 100, with points based on metrics such as average spending on coffee, number of coffee drinkers per household, and number of affordable coffee shops. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Lee is credited with creating the very first single barrel bourbon, Blanton’s, which many bourbon and non-bourbon drinkers are familiar with. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Under Niccol’s leadership, Starbucks has tried to win back coffee drinkers by returning to its roots. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Austrian by birth, celebrated for his artistry with cocktails and worshipped by the most refined drinkers in Europe and America, the man is a legend in the world of luxury. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Kudos to Martin for not playing it safe and taking a chance here, and there are certainly going to be many whiskey drinkers who enjoy what this release has to offer. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 Home drinkers with time will follow Sharma’s boil-spices-then-tea-then-milk method for weekend chai. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkers
alcoholics
Noun
  • The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

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“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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