drinker

noun

drink·​er ˈdriŋ-kər 

1

a

: one that drinks

b

: a person who drinks alcoholic beverages especially to a notable degree

a heavy drinker

2

: waterer sense b

Synonyms of drinker

• alcoholic

Examples of drinker in a Sentence

I'm not much of a drinker.

Most of his friends are drinkers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Both options work well for everyday drinkers as well as those who want espresso-style drinks at home. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Many studies have found that coffee drinkers have lower rates of liver cancer, cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. — Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Even for the die-hard coffee drinker, sipping on a delicious cup of tea now and again can provide health benefits, promote relaxation and help lower stress. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Morales has always been interested in Belgian brewing for its deep roots, and also wants to appeal to a different kind of beer drinker. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing drinker

• social drinker

Rhymes for drinker

• clinker
• linker
• pinker
• sinker
• thinker
• tinker
• freethinker