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Definition of imbiber
imbiber
/ɪmˈbaɪ.bər/
im · bib · er
Plural:imbibers
imbiber Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person who drinks, especially one who consumes alcoholic beverages.
Example
"The tavern catered to both casual socialites and regular imbibers of fine craft ales."
2
One who absorbs, assimilates, or takes in knowledge, ideas, or cultural influences.
Example
"From a young age, she was an eager imbiber of classical literature and philosophy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the verb 'imbibe' plus the agent suffix '-er'. The verb derives from Middle French 'imbiber' and Latin 'imbibere', meaning 'to drink in', from 'in-' (into) and 'bibere' (to drink).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imbiber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imbiber