Synonyms of soaker

soaker

noun

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abstainer
• teetotaler
• nondrinker
• teetotalist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soaker

If the tree is already struggling, Singlemann recommends giving it some extra support with a 4-inch layer of mulch beneath the canopy, keeping mulch about 8 inches away from the trunk, and watering deeply once a week with a soaker hose. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

If a soaker is in the forecast, go ahead and harvest all nearly ripe tomatoes—the fruit that is two-thirds of the way fully colored. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and other low-volume irrigation systems are efficient ways to provide consistent moisture to the plants and soil on a slope. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026

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

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