nondrinker

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈnɒnˌdrɪŋ.kər/

KK: /ˈnɒnˌdrɪŋkər/

noun

Definition

A person who chooses not to consume alcoholic drinks.

Example

At the party, she was the only nondrinker among her friends who were all enjoying cocktails.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about being a nondrinker?

I have, but I enjoy socializing over drinks too much.

That's fair, but being a nondrinker could also be fun.

Maybe! I just need to find more activities that don't revolve around alcohol.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

abstainer

teetotaler

sober

Antonyms

drinker

imbiber

lush

Root Explanation

Nondrinker → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "drinker" (from the verb "drink", which comes from Old English "drincan", meaning to consume liquid). The word "nondrinker" refers to a person who does not consume alcoholic beverages.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'drinker' referring to someone who consumes liquid. So, a nondrinker is simply someone who does not drink.

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