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
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The risk of ischemic heart disease was lower than that of nondrinkers at all six drinking levels. Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025 For instance, red wine tends to be consumed by affluent people who have access to more medical care, and some nondrinkers avoid alcohol because of medical problems. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 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 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 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 19 Apr. 2025.

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