guzzle

verb

guz·​zle ˈgə-zəl How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
guzzled; guzzling ˈgə-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce guzzle (audio)

intransitive verb

: to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually

transitive verb

1
: to drink greedily or habitually
guzzle beer
2
: consume, use up
devices that guzzle electricity
guzzler noun

Examples of guzzle in a Sentence

guzzled my soda before I could stop him teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods
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According to Cramer, the energy theme is continually relevant as the corporate sector clamors for new artificial intelligence technology that guzzles power and strains the electric grid. Julie Coleman, CNBC, 22 May 2025 Lambrusco became synonymous with that sickly tipple—which bore no resemblance to the refreshingly dry and crisp Lambrusco guzzled by Italians. Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025 But there are other reasons to exercise caution when guzzling energy drinks. Jamie Ducharme, Health, 20 May 2025 On Friday night, 350 diners will pay $200 each to guzzle Moet & Chandon on the beach at the Delano (casual dress, comfortable shoes) while eating a barbecue dinner prepared by a team of grill masters from around the country led by Miami’s Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guzzle

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of guzzle was in 1567

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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guzzle. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

guzzle

verb
guz·​zle ˈgəz-əl How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
guzzled; guzzling -(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
1
: to drink greedily
guzzled soft drinks
2
: to use up : consume
cars guzzling gas
guzzler noun

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