Meaning & use

carouser

noun·Advanced

A person who drinks alcohol and enjoys lively, often noisy, parties or celebrations.

See it in a sentence

The carousers stumbled out of the tavern long after midnight, still singing loudly.

Known as a carouser in his youth, he later became a quiet, serious man.

A note on using this word

Slightly old-fashioned and often carries a mildly disapproving tone, suggesting excessive drinking or rowdiness.

Words with a similar meaning

revelerpartygoer

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