Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bender
noun
/ˈbɛndər/
Definition
A bender is a person who engages in a heavy drinking spree or an event where alcohol is consumed excessively over a period.
Examples
- After the stressful week at work, they decided to go on a bender for the weekend.
- He had to take some time off to recover from his bender last month.
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to a binge on alcohol, but it can also imply a prolonged period of indulgence in other vices.
Synonyms
- binge
- drinking spree
- blowout
