noun
- people who habitually drink too much alcohol
Usage: plural of drunkard; somewhat formal or literary
Examples
- The shelter provided meals for homeless drunkards.
- Victorian novels often portrayed drunkards as tragic figures.
- The town council discussed programs to help local drunkards.
- Many drunkards struggle with underlying mental health issues.
- The charity worked to rehabilitate drunkards and drug addicts.
- Historical records show that drunkards were often imprisoned.