soaker

noun

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

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Recent Examples of soaker Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Consider using a watering wand, soaker hose, or drip irrigation system to target the soil directly rather than the foliage. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 For the most success, Lijee recommends using a soaker hose or watering wand and refreshing mulch often. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaker
  1. alcoholic
  2. soak
Noun
  • Dinner is a three-course meal, accompanied by one complimentary alcoholic beverage, while additional menu options are also available.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Kerouac was dead from complications of alcohol use, Welch, another alcoholic, was gone too, vanished into the Sierra foothills, a suicide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Definition of alcoholic
Noun
  • Communal bathhouses like the Ice Bath Club and Nowhere Baths have sprung up in Asian financial hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong, where health-conscious millennial and Gen Z consumers pay hefty sums for a chilly soak.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Nestled in one of the verdant valleys at the northern tip of the park near Sol Duc Falls, the remote Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort’s chief draw is its three mineral hot springs, perfect for post-hike soaks.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
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“Soaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaker. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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