bender
Bender (noun) means a prolonged period of heavy drinking. Example: “He went on a three-day bender after the breakup.”
How to Use Bender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a long stretch of heavy drinking; also literally a tool that bends material.
"Go on a bender" is informal.
Word Forms
benders plural
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He went on a three-day _____ after the breakup.
Etymology
The "heavy drinking" sense dates from the 1840s, likely tied to the old phrase "bend the elbow" (to drink).
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What does “bender” mean?
The word “bender” means a prolonged period of heavy drinking. In plain terms, most commonly, a long stretch of heavy drinking; also literally a tool that bends material.
How do you pronounce “bender”?
“Bender” is pronounced BEHN-duh (/ˈbɛndɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bender” in a sentence?
Here is “bender” used in a sentence: “He went on a three-day bender after the breakup.”
What is another word for “bender”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bender” include I don't think, not, over the bender, over the left and over the left shoulder.
What part of speech is “bender”?
“Bender” is a noun.
Where does the word “bender” come from?
The word “bender” dates back to around 1840. The "heavy drinking" sense dates from the 1840s, likely tied to the old phrase "bend the elbow" (to drink).
Is “bender” a common word?
“Bender” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bender” have?
“Bender” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prolonged period of heavy drinking.