This is the 5175th most frequent Japanese word.
酒飲み
"Sakenomi" (酒飲み) means "drinker" or "alcoholic."
The term "酒飲み" is used here to describe a person who frequently drinks alcohol, focusing on habitual drinking.
彼は酒飲みだから、毎晩飲みに行く。
He is a heavy drinker, so he goes drinking every night.
Here, "酒飲み" characterizes the friend as someone who regularly consumes alcohol, emphasizing their drinking habit.
最近、酒飲みの友人が健康のためにやめると言っている。
Recently, my friend who is a regular drinker said they are quitting for their health.
In this sentence, "酒飲み" refers to the attendees of the festival known for drinking, illustrating a group characterization.