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imbiber

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[im-bahyb-er] / ɪmˈbaɪb ər /

noun

imbibers plural
  1. a person who imbibes or drinks, especially beverages containing alcohol (usually mildly facetious).


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In short, the delivery and the execution matched my anticipation, and yes, I’d be inclined to share the drink again with a fellow imbiber, even if my employer weren’t paying for it.

From Washington Post Jan. 23, 2023

My mother, the producer and imbiber of those fluids, was growing more depressed, yet attempted to feign amusement at her constant stream of visitors.

From Slate Apr. 15, 2022

As buyers, it’s their daily task not only to navigate the influx of ros but to convey the right wine to the right imbiber.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2016

But it’s a myopic menu, designed for cocktail geeks with little consideration for the mainstream imbiber who favors less boozy concoctions and more vodka.

From Seattle Times Feb. 5, 2015

No unwashed feeding-bottle slew the Reverend Henry Lambent, for your modern hookah-pattern food imbiber had not been invented when he was born.

From The New Mistress A Tale by Fenn, George Manville

“Diners and imbibers have been visiting from all across Southern California to say their goodbyes, for which we couldn’t be more grateful,” read a statement announcing the extension.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2025

Offering superb value for the price point, imbibers can expect a bright, fruity, balanced Zin with mint, sarsaparilla and fresh plum notes and deeply layered tannins.

From Fox News Dec. 13, 2021

It, less magically, requires imbibers to download an app that allows them to see works of art and other visuals associated with their drinks.

From Slate May 22, 2019

To brewers, wild yeast became the smelly friend you forget to invite to parties—banished by everyone except for imbibers of sour beers, where a funky taste is sought.

From Scientific American Jun. 26, 2017

At the bar the imbibers were passing judgment.

From The Strollers by Fisher, Harrison

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