noun
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a person who drinks, esp a person who drinks alcohol habitually
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short for drinker moth
Etymology
Origin of drinker
before 950; Middle English drinkere, Old English drincere. See drink, -er 1
Example Sentences
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American drinkers spent 15% less over the first half, Pernod said, pointing to a gloomy market for spirits in the U.S.
"Felix Felicis!" said one comment, a reference to a potion in the series that makes the drinker lucky for a period of time.
From BBC
There were clusters of drinkers, mostly older fishermen and -women, and a piano.
From Literature
Former drinkers, however, did not show an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
From Science Daily
Research suggests that regular tea drinkers, particularly older adults, show lower rates of cognitive decline and fewer biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily
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