intoxicant

noun

in·​tox·​i·​cant in-ˈtäk-si-kənt How to pronounce intoxicant (audio)
: something that intoxicates
especially : an alcoholic drink
intoxicant adjective

Examples of intoxicant in a Sentence

The use of intoxicants and stimulants is prohibited. He was driving under the influence of intoxicants.
Recent Examples on the Web The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit. Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024 Police smelled the odor of intoxicants coming from Espino, then noticed multiple open cans of Crown Royal Peach Tea Whisky in Espino's vehicle. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024 Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said. Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024 Do not drink and operate a boat; alcohol and other intoxicants affect judgment, balance, vision and coordination. Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for intoxicant 

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Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intoxicant was in 1757

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“Intoxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intoxicant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

intoxicant

noun
in·​tox·​i·​cant in-ˈtäk-si-kənt How to pronounce intoxicant (audio)
: something that intoxicates
especially : an alcoholic drink
intoxicant adjective

Medical Definition

intoxicant

noun
in·​tox·​i·​cant in-ˈtäk-si-kənt How to pronounce intoxicant (audio)
: something that intoxicates
especially : an alcoholic drink

called also inebriant

intoxicant adjective

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