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a
: one that drinks
b
: a person who drinks alcoholic beverages especially to a notable degree
a heavy drinker
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Examples of drinker in a Sentence
I'm not much of a drinker.
Most of his friends are drinkers.
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This whiskey is an easy sipper that has enough depth to please casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Other chains like Dutch Bros, 7 Brew and Black Rock Coffee Bar have built a loyal following targeting Gen Z drinkers with TikTok-worthy coffees and refreshers at affordable prices.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
While the bitterness of Campari can be challenging to some drinkers, the best way to dip your toe into this aperitivo isn’t with a Negroni, but with the much softer Jungle Bird.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
For men, heavy drinkers are defined as those who consume more than five drinks a day or more than 15 drinks a week.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Other chains like Dutch Bros, 7 Brew and Black Rock Coffee Bar have built a loyal following targeting Gen Z drinkers with TikTok-worthy coffees and refreshers at affordable prices.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
While the bitterness of Campari can be challenging to some drinkers, the best way to dip your toe into this aperitivo isn’t with a Negroni, but with the much softer Jungle Bird.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
For men, heavy drinkers are defined as those who consume more than five drinks a day or more than 15 drinks a week.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for drinker
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“Drinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinker. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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