imbiber
One who tipples
An imbiber is someone who drinks, particularly alcoholic beverages.
The word carries a slightly formal or humorous tone, often describing habitual drinking: a dedicated imbiber of fine wines, The local pub attracted imbibers from across the county.
It can extend to any enthusiastic consumer: an imbiber of knowledge.
Regular light drinker
- quafferOne who drinks heartily
- boozerHabitual heavy drinker
- toperHabitual heavy drinker
- sipperOne who drinks delicately
guzzler · beer · wine · whiskey · cocktail · ale · mead · spirits
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
- tavernPublic drinking establishment
- barDrinking establishment
saloon · gathering · celebration · camaraderie · rounds · companionship · happy hour · mixer
Addicted to drinking
- drunkardChronic heavy drinker
- dipsomaniaPathological craving for liquor
- lushRichly abundant in growth
- sotHabitual heavy drinker
inebriate · dependence · addiction · craving · tolerance · withdrawal · binge · detoxification
Trained wine service professional
- oenophileLover of vintages
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- epicureLover of fine food
- palateOral cavity ceiling
tasting · appreciation · discernment · bouquet · aroma · vintage · terroir · varietal
tippler
Regular light drinker
sipper · guzzler · beer · wine · whiskey · cocktail · ale · mead · spirits · libation
toast
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
bar · saloon · gathering · celebration · camaraderie · rounds · companionship · happy hour · mixer · reception
alcoholic
Addicted to drinking
- drunkardChronic heavy drinker
- dipsomaniaPathological craving for liquor
- lushRichly abundant in growth
sot · inebriate · dependence · addiction · craving · tolerance · withdrawal · binge · detoxification · rehabilitation
sommelier
Trained wine service professional
- oenophileLover of vintages
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- epicureLover of fine food
palate · tasting · appreciation · discernment · bouquet · aroma · vintage · terroir · varietal · nose
quench
Satisfy or extinguish
swigging · refreshment · rehydrate · slake · guzzle · drought · dryness · craving · eagerness · longing
imbiberteetotaler
Complete abstainer from liquor
abstainer · nondrinker · prohibitionist · temperance advocate · dry