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
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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Omar Kelly
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Locals have been subjected to watching addicts inject opioids in full public view, including in front of children, Torres said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Guy Ben-Aharon, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Although statistics show signs of improvement, the nation still struggles with a large portion of our population addicted to drugs.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
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Noun
His familiarity with offensive coordinator Frank Smith should allow Waller, a recovering addict who has faced multiple NFL suspensions, to adjust to the offense quickly.
—Omar Kelly
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Locals have been subjected to watching addicts inject opioids in full public view, including in front of children, Torres said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Nuance has no currency in a world addicted to absolutes.
—Guy Ben-Aharon, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Although statistics show signs of improvement, the nation still struggles with a large portion of our population addicted to drugs.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
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“Addict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addict. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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