sobriety (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /səˈbraɪəti/
Definition
The state of not being drunk; the state of being sober.
Examples
He was arrested for driving under the influence, but his sobriety was not in question at the time of the stop.
The program helps people maintain their sobriety after leaving rehab.
She celebrated five years of sobriety with her family and friends.
How to Use sobriety
- sobriety test (collocation)
- A test to determine if someone is under the influence of alcohol. — "The police officer asked him to perform a sobriety test."
- sobriety check (collocation)
- An instance where police stop drivers to check for intoxication. — "There was a sobriety check on the highway last night."
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