heavy drinking
BrE /ˌhevi ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
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Definition of heavy drinking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
habitpattern of often excessive alcohol use over a longer time
  • Heavy drinking damaged his health over several years.
alcohol abuse alcoholism
2.
eventoccasion when people consume a lot of alcoholic drinks
  • There was heavy drinking at the wedding reception.
binge carouse
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Expressions with heavy

heavy airn.
air that feels dense and hard to breathe
The heavy air made it hard to breathe.
heavy blown.
strong hit causing physical pain or damage
The boxer delivered a heavy blow to his opponent.
heavy liftingn.
physically lifting heavy objects requiring strength
The movers did all the heavy lifting.
heavy metaln.
genre of rock music with loud sound
Heavy metal bands often have energetic performances.
carry a heavy burdenv.
deal with something very difficult or emotionally painful
She carries a heavy burden after the accident.
deal a heavy blowv.
deliver a powerful hit or strike
The boxer dealt a heavy blow to his opponent's jaw.

Expressions with drinking

drinking holen.
bar or local drinking establishment
We met at the local drinking hole.
drinking spreen.
social event with excessive alcohol
The weekend drinking spree left everyone exhausted.
drinking jagn.
period of drinking a lot of alcohol without stopping
He went on a drinking jag after losing his job.
drinking watern.
water safe for human consumption
Ensure you have access to drinking water.
drinking agen.
minimum age to legally consume alcohol
The drinking age in the country is 21.
drinking chocolaten.
hot beverage made from cocoa powder and milk
She enjoyed a cup of drinking chocolate by the fire.
drinking fountainn.
device providing drinking water in public places
The park installed a new drinking fountain.
drinking gamen.
game involving alcohol consumption as part of its rules
They played a drinking game every time someone said 'cheers'.
drinking glassn.
container made of glass for drinking liquids
She filled the drinking glass with water.
drinking problemn.
condition of consuming alcohol excessively and regularly
His drinking problem has affected his family life and career.

Terms related to heavy drinking

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drinkdrinkerdrunkdrunkenheavilyheavinessaddictionbeerdependencyintoxicationliquorrehabilitation

Terms with heavy drinking included in their meaning

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crystal glassn.
object
drinking container or ornament made from clear heavy glass material
bendern.
drinking
period of heavy drinking
drinking spreen.
alcohol
period of heavy drinking
on a benderadv.
alcohol
engaging in a period of heavy drinking
alcohol withdrawaln.
medicine
medical condition with symptoms when heavy drinkers suddenly stop drinking alcohol
blindern.
drinking
bout of heavy drinking
drunken revelryn.
wild party
noisy celebration involving heavy drinking
on the lashadj.
drinking
engaged in heavy drinking socially

Examples of heavy drinking in a sentence

  • The study linked heavy drinking to increased workplace accidents.
  • Heavy drinking marked the final night of the festival.
  • The reunion quickly turned into a night of heavy drinking.

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  1. French:consommation abusive d'alcool, beuverie, ...
  2. German:übermäßiger Alkoholkonsum, Saufgelage, ...
  3. Italian:forte consumo di alcol, bagordi, ...
  4. Spanish:consumo excesivo de alcohol, borrachera, ...
  5. Portuguese:consumo excessivo de álcool, bebedeira, ...
  6. Chinese:酗酒, 大量饮酒, ...
  7. Japanese:大量飲酒, 酒盛り, ...
  8. Arabic:الإِفراط في الشُّرْب, إِفْراط فِي شُرْب الْكُحُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁתִיָּה כְּבֵדָה, ...
  10. Russian:пьянство, сильное пьянство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:надмірне вживання алкоголю, пияцтво, ...
  12. Hindi:अत्यधिक शराबख़ोरी, बहुत ज्यादा शराब पीना, ...

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