social drinker

American  

noun

1. a person who drinks alcoholic beverages mainly in the company of others and who generally does not drink to excess.

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Other Word Forms

• social drinking noun

Etymology

Origin of social drinker

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

"But I'm not much of a social drinker anyway," she said.

From BBC

Like me, Emma was a social drinker, with a successful career and vibrant social life.

From BBC

He told me he was a social drinker and was just taking a break from alcohol for health and fitness reasons.

From Washington Post

When it comes to alcohol, many people calls themselves “social drinkers,” and liquor is often seen as an icebreaker during get-togethers.

From Seattle Times

I’ve learned during this yearlong lockdown pandemic that I am a social drinker and like going out and hanging with people more than drinking.

From Los Angeles Times