DRINKER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

drinker

noun

ˈdriŋ-kər

Definition of drinker

as in alcoholic

a person who makes a habit of getting drunk although he can still hold a job, he's definitely become a problem drinker

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Recent Examples of drinker Some restaurants, including Somni, also offer hybrid menus as a way station for moderate drinkers and the NA-curious alike. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 The theft comes as winemakers struggle with falling demand among younger drinkers. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Premium water is a key part of its business as drinkers shift away from sugary sodas. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 On the palate, drinkers can expect dark maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla wafers, and baked banana before a caramel and chocolate finish. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drinker

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alcoholic

Noun

Premiering in 2013, Faris starred in the first seven seasons of Mom as Christy, a recovering alcoholic who struggles to maintain a job, her family and her sobriety as her mom Bonnie (Allison Janney), who’s also in recovery, moves in with her.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery.

— David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcoholic

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