drinker
Translation
drinker
Examples
He is a heavy drinker.
He is a heavy drinker.
She is a social drinker.
She is a social drinker.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) drinker a person who drinks alcohol My uncle is a regular drinker.
((a)) ((adjective)) drinker a type of drinker He is a heavy drinker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imbiber, tippler; Antonyms: teetotaler
Etymology
From the verb 'drink' + the agent noun suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
A 'drink-er' is a 'person who drinks', often referring to alcohol.