teetotaler

/ˈtiːtəʊtɔːlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who abstains from all alcoholic drinks.

“After becoming a teetotaler, John decided to attend a family gathering where no alcohol was served.”

2. verb

To abstain from all alcoholic drinks.

“She teetotalered for several months before deciding to try a small amount of wine.”

Synonyms

  • abstainer
  • non-drinker
  • teetotaller

Antonyms

  • alcoholic
  • drinker