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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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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Countless stories have been written about the quest for an elixir that would grant its drinker immortality.
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In March, Starbucks reintroduced tiers to bring in more value-conscious coffee drinkers with better rewards and redemption options.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Countless stories have been written about the quest for an elixir that would grant its drinker immortality.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
In March, Starbucks reintroduced tiers to bring in more value-conscious coffee drinkers with better rewards and redemption options.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Fans of what's now become known as McDonald's spicy Sprite among Gen Z drinkers will enjoy the Sprite Berry Blast, which has a punch of flavor that cuts through the foam topping.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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 5 May. 2026.
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