social drinker
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Definition
Noun: A person who consumes alcoholic beverages, typically in moderate amounts, primarily in social settings or during social occasions. This term often implies drinking as part of social interaction rather than due to compulsion or in isolation.
Usage
The term "social drinker" describes a pattern of alcohol consumption. It is used to distinguish someone who drinks occasionally with others from someone who has problematic drinking habits. * He is a social drinker who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner at parties. * Although she attends many networking events, she considers herself only a social drinker.
Advanced Usage
- The concept can be subjective and culturally dependent; what one group defines as "social drinking" may differ from another's definition.
- It can sometimes be used euphemistically or as a self-description to minimize or normalize one's own drinking behavior.
Variants and Related Words
- Social drinking (noun phrase): The activity or practice of consuming alcohol in social situations.
- Social drinking is common at many corporate events.
Synonyms
- Moderate drinker
- Casual drinker
Antonyms
- Teetotaler
- Abstainer
- Problem drinker
- Alcoholic
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To drink socially: A verbal phrase with the same meaning.
- She only drinks socially, never alone at home.
Noun
- someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities