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
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Recent Examples of drinkers
There are a handful of studies that point to some benefits of abstinence for even moderate drinkers.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
That includes its first-ever single malt and Crown Royal Blackberry, the latter becoming a near-immediate hit among drinkers of many stripes.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
A lot of specialist have said what good value these are for both drinkers and collectors, and for Thomas Gardiner (or Tam), director and owner of Scotch Whisky Auctions, the Lagavulin Fèis Ìle bottles make his top pick for 2025.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
But the espresso martini is not the drink of choice being strained into glittering glassware for thirsty drinkers citywide.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The United Kingdom has a higher proportion of heavy drinkers, with just over 40 percent of those ages 15 and over admitting consuming at least six alcoholic drinks in one sitting in the last month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Over the past 15 years or so, Pappy Van Winkle has skyrocketed in popularity and become a cult phenomenon, although some whiskey drinkers have cooled on the brand a bit over the past few years (and some bar owners have ensured that they would be cut off).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Rather, in recent years A-B InBev has pumped more marketing money to attract health-conscious drinkers seeking a more appealing low-carb beer.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
That includes its first-ever single malt and Crown Royal Blackberry, the latter becoming a near-immediate hit among drinkers of many stripes.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
A lot of specialist have said what good value these are for both drinkers and collectors, and for Thomas Gardiner (or Tam), director and owner of Scotch Whisky Auctions, the Lagavulin Fèis Ìle bottles make his top pick for 2025.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Global connoisseurs know Rwandan beans to be among the finest in the world, but Kigali’s craft coffee movement has only been gaining momentum in recent years, thanks to popular local operations like Question Coffee and Rubia Coffee Roasters, who are converting a nation of tea drinkers.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
But the espresso martini is not the drink of choice being strained into glittering glassware for thirsty drinkers citywide.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The United Kingdom has a higher proportion of heavy drinkers, with just over 40 percent of those ages 15 and over admitting consuming at least six alcoholic drinks in one sitting in the last month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Over the past 15 years or so, Pappy Van Winkle has skyrocketed in popularity and become a cult phenomenon, although some whiskey drinkers have cooled on the brand a bit over the past few years (and some bar owners have ensured that they would be cut off).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Rather, in recent years A-B InBev has pumped more marketing money to attract health-conscious drinkers seeking a more appealing low-carb beer.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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