noun

drunkard

DRUHNGKD

Drunkard (noun) means a person who is habitually drunk. Example: “The old drunkard stumbled home from the tavern every night.”

noun

A person who is habitually drunk.

"The old drunkard stumbled home from the tavern every night."

How to use drunkard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who drinks alcohol to excess on a regular basis.

When to use it

An old-fashioned and rather harsh term; "alcoholic" is the more neutral modern word.

drunkards plural

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Can you complete this real example?

The old _____ stumbled home from the tavern every night.

Built from drunk plus the suffix -ard, which often marks a person defined by a negative habit (compare "coward," "braggart").

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What does “drunkard” mean?

The word “drunkard” means a person who is habitually drunk. In plain terms, someone who drinks alcohol to excess on a regular basis.

How do you pronounce “drunkard”?

“Drunkard” is pronounced DRUHNGKD (/ˈdɹʌŋkɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “drunkard” in a sentence?

Here is “drunkard” used in a sentence: “The old drunkard stumbled home from the tavern every night.”

What is the opposite of “drunkard”?

The opposite of “drunkard” — its antonyms — are on the wagon, pioneer, teetotaller and teetotaler.

What part of speech is “drunkard”?

“Drunkard” is a noun.

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