nondrinker

noun

non·​drink·​er ˌnän-ˈdriŋ-kər How to pronounce nondrinker (audio)
: a person who abstains from alcoholic beverages
nondrinking adjective

Examples of nondrinker in a Sentence

a variety of nonalcoholic drinks for the nondrinkers at the party
Recent Examples on the Web
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The theory is that the lowest point of the curve is those who are moderate drinkers and have the lowest risk of disease and mortality compared to nondrinkers and heavy drinkers. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Health, 9 June 2023 The event is 21 and up, and even nondrinkers need a ticket for entry. Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022 For example, light and moderate drinkers have been determined to be healthier than nondrinkers according to a range of health indicators, including dental hygiene, exercise routines, diet, weight and income. L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune Well, 5 Apr. 2023 Stockwell said comparisons of moderate drinkers with nondrinkers were flawed for numerous reasons. Roni Caryn Rabin, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for nondrinker 

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nondrinker was in 1899

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“Nondrinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondrinker. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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