DWI
abbreviation or noun
plural DWIs
1
US
: the crime of driving a vehicle while intoxicated : dui
was arrested for DWI
a DWI charge/case
2
US
: an arrest or conviction for driving while intoxicated
Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—
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US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DWI
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He's since been charged with one misdemeanor count each of DWI, fourth-degree DWI and speeding, according to court records.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Police arrested Engen for DWI nearly 12 hours later.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Last December, he was arrested and charged with suspicion of DWI, speeding and failing to properly affix his license plate.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Gonzales pleaded guilty in March to the DWI charge and to two counts of bail jumping-failure to appear, according to court records.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Police arrested Engen for DWI nearly 12 hours later.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Last December, he was arrested and charged with suspicion of DWI, speeding and failing to properly affix his license plate.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Gonzales pleaded guilty in March to the DWI charge and to two counts of bail jumping-failure to appear, according to court records.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
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“DWI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DWI. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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