booze

[ booz ]

noun

1. any alcoholic beverage; whiskey.
2. a drinking bout or spree.

verb (used without object)

, boozed, booz·ing.

1. to drink alcohol, especially to excess:

   He continued to booze until his health finally gave out.

booze

/ buːz /

noun

1. alcoholic drink
2. a drinking bout or party

verb

1. usually intr to drink (alcohol), esp in excess

Derived Forms

• boozed, adjective
• ˈboozing, noun

Other Words From

• boozer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of booze¹

1610–20; respelling of bouse ², reflecting one of its pronunciation variants

Word History and Origins

Origin of booze¹

C13: from Middle Dutch būsen

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. booze it up, to drink heavily and persistently.

Example Sentences

Aside from the scheduled sailings, the crew would voluntarily give up their time to put on several special "booze cruises" to raise money for island charities.

From BBC

Despite the guest instructions, Trump supporters discussed plans to sneak booze into the venue while others smoked cigarettes and a few more cannabis.

From Salon

"It empowers me that I can be around booze and the industry and say you don't have the power over me anymore," she said.

From BBC

The flinty Lee remains stoic, speaking through her work, drowning her emotions in booze and pills.

From Los Angeles Times

I was afraid giving up booze would leave me craving a drink at major life moments.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alcohol