DRINKER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

drinker

noun

ˈdriŋ-kər

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 Tales of literary savants who were also habitual drinkers seemed especially prolific in the 20th century. —

Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 Coffee drinkers are less likely to die from coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine nutrition experts said. —

Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Though the craft beer industry has fallen on hard times post-pandemic, Eberhardt sees now as the perfect time to find new and inventive ways to excite drinkers. —

Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 Research suggests the alertness boost many regular drinkers feel may largely be the reversal of withdrawal symptoms rather than a true performance lift. —

Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for drinker

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alcoholic

Noun

In fact, severe alcoholics may become immunocompromised.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.

— Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026