as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
this will be a birthday party without booze
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
he went out boozing with his friends on his 21st birthday
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Recent Examples of booze
Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
Just like various types of booze, not all bottled sparkling waters are made alike.
—Khushbu Shah, Bon Appétit, 10 Mar. 2025
Nathan Bomey, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Pot, drugs, and booze solve nothing and make life more of a dumpster fire!
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Gadot, the magazine’s cover girl, brought the booze to a private residence near Gramercy Park.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
Just like various types of booze, not all bottled sparkling waters are made alike.
—Khushbu Shah, Bon Appétit, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
For one, a declining share of Americans are boozing: 58% of adults were drinkers in 2024, a 28-year low, according to Gallup.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Pot, drugs, and booze solve nothing and make life more of a dumpster fire!
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booze
Noun
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The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Among the top offenders are alcohol, coffee, tea, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy foods.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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Zimmerman, 44, was scheduled to perform a multi-hour set alongside fellow electronic artist Zhu, who could also be seen drinking during the show, according to videos posted to social media.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Preventing a cancer diagnosis is a top health goal for many – and what people eat and drink can potentially play a big role.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The space is near a Big 5 Sporting Goods store and Mark & Monica’s Family Pizza, with In and Out Market liquor store across the street.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Maryland Lottery will also send a $500 bonus to the liquor store that sold the prize-winning ticket.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Food, Wine and Fete Miami, FL – May 17 In Miami, May’s Food, Wine and Fete event promises a day of sun, rum, and wining.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Little Wolf, which is set to open in mid-May, will feature a menu of about 50 American single malt whiskies to start, along with rum and agave spirits.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Booze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booze. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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