DRINKERS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

drinkers

noun

plural of drinker

as in alcoholics

a person who makes a habit of getting drunk although he can still hold a job, he's definitely become a problem drinker

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of drinkers Well-aged, high-end rum is a growing category that has crossed over in terms of appeal to many whiskey drinkers and collectors. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Some restaurants, including Somni, also offer hybrid menus as a way station for moderate drinkers and the NA-curious alike. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 The theft comes as winemakers struggle with falling demand among younger drinkers. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Premium water is a key part of its business as drinkers shift away from sugary sodas. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 On the palate, drinkers can expect dark maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla wafers, and baked banana before a caramel and chocolate finish. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026 For some coffee drinkers, a favorite old brand may be long gone from the supermarket aisle. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Each city was graded on a score out of 100, with points based on metrics such as average spending on coffee, number of coffee drinkers per household, and number of affordable coffee shops. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Under Niccol’s leadership, Starbucks has tried to win back coffee drinkers by returning to its roots. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkers

alcoholics

Noun

The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery.

— David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Definition of alcoholics

Browse Nearby Words

drinker

drinkers

drink (in)

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Drinkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkers. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of drinkers

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

jilt

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Can' vs. 'May'

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes