noun

boozer

BOO-zuh

Boozer (noun) means someone who drinks alcohol regularly and heavily. Example: “His uncle was known as the neighborhood boozer.”

noun

Someone who drinks alcohol regularly and heavily.

"His uncle was known as the neighborhood boozer."

British informal: a pub.

"Fancy heading down to the boozer for a pint after work?"

How to use boozer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA heavy drinker, or, in British slang, a pub itself.

UK vs US

The "pub" meaning is distinctly British; American English doesn't use "boozer" this way.

Common pairings

down the boozer a local boozer a real boozer

boozers plural, Boozers plural

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What does “boozer” mean?

The word “boozer” means someone who drinks alcohol regularly and heavily. In plain terms, a heavy drinker, or, in British slang, a pub itself.

How do you pronounce “boozer”?

“Boozer” is pronounced BOO-zuh (/ˈbuː.zə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “boozer” in a sentence?

Here is “boozer” used in a sentence: “His uncle was known as the neighborhood boozer.”

What part of speech is “boozer”?

“Boozer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “boozer” have?

“Boozer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who drinks alcohol regularly and heavily.

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