drinker
UK: ˈdrɪŋkə | US: ˈdrɪŋkər
n. a person who drinks, especially alcohol, habitually or frequently
The word "drinker" is formed by combining the verb "drink," derived from Old English drincan (to swallow liquid), with the agentive suffix "-er," which originates from Old English -ere (indicating a person who performs an action). This suffix is widely used in English to create nouns denoting occupations or habitual actions (e.g., "teacher," "runner"). The term logically evolved to specify someone who consumes liquids, particularly alcohol, as a regular practice.
He was known as a heavy drinker among his friends.
The café attracts coffee drinkers from all over the city.
She quit being a social drinker to focus on her health.
The study compared the habits of occasional drinkers to non-drinkers.
As a tea drinker, he rarely touches carbonated beverages.