booze

1 of 2

verb

ˈbüz 

boozed; boozing

intransitive verb

: to drink intoxicating liquor especially to excess

—often used in the phrase booze it up

booze

2 of 2

noun

: intoxicating drink

especially : hard liquor

boozily

ˈbü-zə-lē 

adverb

boozy

ˈbü-zē 

adjective

Synonyms

Verb

• bib
• drink
• guzzle
• liquor (up)
• lush (up) [slang]
• soak
• tipple

Noun

• alcohol
• aqua vitae
• ardent spirits
• bottle
• drink
• firewater
• grog
• hooch [slang]
• inebriant
• intoxicant
• John Barleycorn
• juice [slang]
• liquor
• lush [slang]
• moonshine
• potable
• rum
• sauce [slang]
• spirits
• stimulant
• strong drink
• tipple

Examples of booze in a Sentence

Verb

He was out boozing with his friends.

he went out boozing with his friends on his 21st birthday

Noun

We bought some chips and booze for the party.

this will be a birthday party without booze

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Some tips for a better snooze: Keep a consistent sleep schedule, exercise regularly, and avoid caffeine and booze before bed. —Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024

But her unorthodox approach both alienates and entrances those around her in the latest delicate comedy from Hong, where characters booze and smoke their way through their ennui without ever succumbing to soul-crushing misanthropy. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024

Noun

While popular, booze isn’t good for the body, especially in frequent and large amounts. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024

These drink trails show that booze tourism isn't limited to the well-trodden paths of Napa or France. —Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English bousen, from Middle Dutch būsen

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing booze

• booze cruise

Kids Definition

booze

noun

ˈbüz

: alcoholic liquor