Definition

A person who consumes liquids, especially alcoholic drinks, often in large amounts or regularly.

Example

He is known as a heavy drinker at parties.

Conversation

Have you noticed that he's become quite the drinker lately?

Yeah, I saw him at the bar last weekend, and he was definitely having a good time.

I just hope he doesn't turn into a hard drinker like some others we know.

Same here; it's all about moderation, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drinker → It is formed from "drink" (from Old English *drincan*, meaning to consume liquid) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A drinker is a person who consumes liquid, typically referring to someone who drinks alcoholic beverages.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'consumes liquid' ('drink') — the '-er' just means a person. A drinker is someone who drinks.

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