Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drunkard
noun
ˈdrəŋkərd
Definition
A person who habitually drinks excessively, especially alcohol.
Examples
- After years of struggling with addiction, he was known as a drunkard in his community.
- The novel’s protagonist was a charming drunkard, always finding himself in trouble after a night out.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is often intoxicated or consumed by drinking alcohol.
Synonyms
- alcoholic
- lush
- wino
- soaker
- boozer
