soaker

Definition of soakernext
as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk that soaker couldn't pass a Breathalyzer test if his life depended on it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of soaker Again, the ideal amount of time to run a soaker hose in your garden depends on several factors, including your soil type, plant needs, and time of year. The Spruce, 20 July 2026 To water, use a soaker hose or drip irrigation for slow, deep watering at the base of the plant that will reach the roots, not just the surface. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Choose a watering method—like drip irrigation, soaker hoses, or handheld wands—based on your garden size and needs. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Use soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or soil-level hand watering to reduce evaporation and target roots, avoiding wet foliage. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 Use a soaker hose, or a regular hose on a slow trickle over the root zone of your plants. Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
Noun
  • The lost revenue comes later, when another alcoholic drink no longer feels necessary.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The play recounts the father-son dynamic between Shaw and his father, Thomas, who was also an alcoholic and who died when Robert Shaw was 12.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • When paired with warm water and dish soap, or after a short soak, the foil acts like a steel wool pad, gently scraping away buildup while restoring some shine to the pan’s surface.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • About 30 seconds under running water, while gently rubbing the produce with your hands, does far more than a passive soak.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 27 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!