alcoholic
US /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk, -ˈhɑlɪk/
・UK /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/
B1
adjecitve
- Containing alcohol; that can make you drunk
noun
- Person who drinks too much alcohol
Examples
Howe was turning into an alcoholic because of the stress of his job.
I don't think an alcoholic can dry out without proper medical help.