Drinker: meaning, definitions and examples

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drinker

 

[ หˆdrษชล‹kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who consumes alcoholic beverages

A drinker is a person who regularly consumes alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, or spirits. Drinkers may consume alcohol for various reasons, including socializing, relaxation, or coping with stress. It is important for drinkers to consume alcohol in moderation to avoid negative health effects.

Synonyms

alcoholic, imbiber, toper

Examples of usage

  • John is known to be a heavy drinker, often seen with a beer in his hand.
  • Moderate drinkers may enjoy a glass of wine with dinner occasionally.
  • She was worried about her friend's health, knowing he was a heavy drinker.
Context #2 | Noun

device for holding liquid and allowing it to be consumed

In a more literal sense, a drinker can also refer to a device or container used for holding liquid and allowing it to be consumed. This can include cups, glasses, bottles, or any other vessel designed for drinking.

Synonyms

container, cup, vessel

Examples of usage

  • She sipped her coffee from the small drinker on her desk.
  • The bartender filled the drinker with ice and poured the cocktail over it.

Translations

Translations of the word "drinker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bebedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trinker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemabuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธั‚ัƒั‰ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pijak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃฒใ‚€ไบบ (nomu hito)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buveur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bebedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iรงici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์‹œ๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ (masineun saram)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฑุจ (sharib)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pijan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pijan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅฎ้…’่€… (yวnjiว” zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pivec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drykkjumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (msmeli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iรงษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bebedor

Etymology

The word 'drinker' originated from the Middle English word 'drinkere', which was derived from the Old English word 'drincere'. The concept of drinking alcohol has been a part of human culture for centuries, with evidence of fermented beverages dating back to ancient civilizations. The term 'drinker' has evolved to encompass both the person who consumes alcohol and the device used for drinking liquids.

See also: drink, drinks, drunk.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,613, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.