drinker
Translation
drinker, person who drinks alcohol
Examples
He is a heavy drinker.
He is a heavy drinker.
She is a social drinker.
She is a social drinker.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) drinker - a person who drinks alcohol in a certain way. He is a heavy drinker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tippler, imbiber; Antonyms: teetotaler, abstainer
Etymology
From the verb 'drink' plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who does'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' suffix indicates a person who performs the action of the verb. A 'baker' bakes, a 'drinker' drinks.