# drunkard

/ˈdɹəŋkɝd/ (US) · /dɹˈʌŋkəd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/drunkard
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a person who drinks too much alcohol and has a problem with it. This word is quite strong and can be seen as rude or offensive.

For teachers: a person who habitually consumes excessive amounts of alcohol. Often carries a derogatory or judgmental tone in modern usage.

## Examples

- The drunkard stumbled into the street after leaving the bar.
- The local newspaper often used the term drunkard to describe the man who lived in the abandoned warehouse.

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