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.