Meaning & Definition of word "Drinker"
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Drinker
/ˈdrɪŋ.kər/
noun:
- 1. A person who drinks, especially alcoholic beverages.
- Example: He is a social drinker who enjoys a glass of wine at dinner.
- 2. An animal or vessel that drinks, especially a device used for watering animals.
- Example: The farm has a large drinker for the horses in the stable.
- 3. A person who is addicted to drinking alcohol.
- Example: After many years of struggle, he decided to seek help for being a heavy drinker.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'drinken', from Old English 'drincan'; related to the word 'drink'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social drinker:
A person who drinks alcohol mainly in social settings, not regularly or excessively.
heavy drinker:
A person who consumes large amounts of alcohol, typically habitually.
weekend drinker:
Someone who only drinks alcohol during the weekends.
Related Words
alcoholic:
A person suffering from an addiction to alcohol.
sipper:
A person who drinks slowly, often in small sips.
Slang Meanings of drinker
Meaning: Boozer
Example Sentence: He's a real boozer, always at the pub.
Meaning: Tank
Example Sentence: After a few rounds, he turned into a tank.
Meaning: Lush
Example Sentence: She’s a lush; she can’t resist a good cocktail.
Meaning: Sink
Example Sentence: Don't be such a sink; drink up!
Meaning: Wino
Example Sentence: He’s become somewhat of a wino lately, always with a bottle of cheap wine.