Drinker
'drɪŋkər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who consumes alcoholic beverages, especially habitually.
'drɪŋkər
A person who drinks alcoholic beverages.
He was a heavy drinker and often caused trouble.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who loves to have a beer or a glass of wine – that's a drinker! They enjoy having drinks.
👶 For kids: Someone who drinks something, like juice or water, but this word usually means someone who drinks alcohol.
More Examples
The party was filled with drinkers, enjoying the festive atmosphere.
She is a light drinker, preferring just one glass of wine with dinner.
The study focused on the impact of moderate drinkers on health outcomes.
How It's Used
"He was a regular drinker at the local pub."
"Heavy drinkers are at increased risk of liver disease."
A person who drinks a particular liquid.
'drɪŋkər
A person who drinks (a specific liquid).
The café caters to coffee drinkers with a wide variety of brews.
💡 Simply: If someone's always sipping on iced tea or coffee, you could call them a 'tea drinker' or a 'coffee drinker.' It's just about what they enjoy drinking.
👶 For kids: Someone who drinks something, like juice or water.
More Examples
He's a tea drinker, preferring black tea over green.
As a regular water drinker, she always carries a bottle with her.
The restaurant offers options for juice drinkers, serving fresh fruit beverages.
How It's Used
"A water drinker is essential for good hydration."
"The patient was advised to be a regular drinker of fluids."
From Middle English *drinkere*, equivalent to drink + -er.
The term has been used since the Middle Ages and has consistently referred to someone who consumes liquids.