as in abstainer
a person who abstains from alcoholic beverages a variety of nonalcoholic drinks for the nondrinkers at the party

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Recent Examples of nondrinker For example, light and moderate drinkers have been determined to be healthier than nondrinkers according to a range of health indicators, including dental hygiene, exercise routines, diet, weight and income. L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 5 Apr. 2023 Stockwell said comparisons of moderate drinkers with nondrinkers were flawed for numerous reasons. Roni Caryn Rabin, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2023 Complex, nuanced and flavorful, these new beverages are increasingly popular with drinkers and nondrinkers alike as more of us choose to take a break—occasional or more long-term—from alcohol. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023 Meanwhile, men who had three or more drinks per day saw an elevated risk compared to male lifetime nondrinkers. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for nondrinker

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“Nondrinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondrinker. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.

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