ad·dict
ˈa-(ˌ)dikt 
plural addicts
1
: one exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity
a drug addict
opioid addicts
a gambling addict
2
: one strongly inclined to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
a television addict
chocolate addicts
addicted; addicting; addicts
Synonyms of addict
Examples of addict in a Sentence
Noun
an inspiring story about addicts who seek help and manage to kick their habit
science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Listen to this week’s episode to learn more, including the story of how a Civil War vet and morphine addict accidentally invented the world’s most famous soda.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
A lot of us are addicted to tech platforms.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
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Noun
In the movie, set in the rolling hills of Meeks’s native central Ohio, a group of addicts get a second (or third or fourth) chance to make right in their lives.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Listen to this week’s episode to learn more, including the story of how a Civil War vet and morphine addict accidentally invented the world’s most famous soda.
—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Verb
Kara is addicted to drowning her sorrows and avoiding responsibility, but learns to embrace heroism after embarking on a quest for revenge alongside Ruthye (Eve Ridley).
—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
A lot of us are addicted to tech platforms.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addict. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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addict
1 of 2 verb
ad·dict
ə-ˈdikt
1
: to devote or surrender oneself to something habitually
addicted to detective stories
2
: to cause to make a habit of using a drug
nicotine is addicting
addict
2 of 2 noun
ad·dict
ˈad-(ˌ)ikt
1
: one who is addicted (as to a drug)
2
: a person devoted to something
a TV addict
Medical Definition
addict
2 of 2 noun
ad·dict
ˈad-(ˌ)ikt
: one exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity
a drug addict
opioid addicts
a gambling addict
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