as in alcoholics
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
a golfing foursome of modest tipplers heading for the nineteenth hole after a round
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Noun
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026 -
But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The movie follows a group of petty cheats, liars and drunks who are duped by nefarious opportunists who visit their crumbling town.—
John Penner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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And that low proof means that the core lineup is not always appealing to seasoned whiskey drinkers, even though the bourbon has some extra spice on the palate due to the fact that it’s made from Beam’s high-rye mashbill, the same one used for other brands like Old Grand-Dad.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, Jury met a couple of guys who loved Booker wines and were longtime Paso Robles wine drinkers, looking for someone to help them with a new vineyard in the Adelaida District called Bowstring.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Tipplers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipplers. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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