drunkard

[ druhng-kerd ]

noun

, Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.

   Synonyms: tippler, sot, lush

   Antonyms: teetotaler

drunkard

/ ˈdrʌŋkəd /

noun

1. a person who is frequently or habitually drunk

Word History and Origins

Origin of drunkard¹

First recorded in 1520–40; drunk, -ard

Synonym Study

See inebriate.

Example Sentences

"When he found out, he became a total drunkard. He died after he was hit by a moving vehicle. These organisations destroyed my home."

From BBC

Robertson and Helm concocted a drunkard’s love letter to his poison of choice.

From Los Angeles Times

He has accused the opposition of colluding with “terrorists,” of being “drunkards” and of upholding LGBTQ+ rights, which he claims are a threat to traditional family values.

From Washington Times

Among Palestinians, it developed a bad reputation as "a drink for drunkards".

From Reuters

God has a special providence for fools, drunkards, and the United States of America.

From Washington Post