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

Decaf drinkers, often older adults or people cutting caffeine for health reasons, may see brands lean harder on sourcing and processing claims. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Experts told Everyday Health that mold and any resulting toxins in coffee shouldn’t be a concern for drinkers. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Gallup's 2025 Consumption Survey revealed that 38 percent of US drinkers cite beer as their drink of choice while 29 percent cite wine. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Most wine drinkers know Brunello di Montalcino, may be less familiar with the lighter and more easy drinking alternative known as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 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