alcoholic

noun
UK: /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/
US: /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/

  1. A person who is addicted to alcohol and unable to control their drinking.

    1. My uncle is an alcoholic and needs help. [ ] [ ]
    2. The support group provides a safe space for alcoholics to share their stories. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

drunkard inebriate boozer
alcoholic adjective

  1. Containing alcohol.

    1. This is an alcoholic drink. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop sells a wide range of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to or caused by alcohol.

    1. He suffers from alcoholic liver disease. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor warned him about the dangers of alcoholic neuropathy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "alcoholic" is /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ in British English and /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alcoholic": drunkard, inebriate, boozer.

Example usage of "alcoholic": "My uncle is an alcoholic and needs help.". More examples on the page.