DWI

abbreviation or noun

ˌdē-ˌdə-bəl-(ˌ)yü-ˈī

plural DWIs

US : the crime of driving a vehicle while intoxicated : dui

was arrested for DWI

a DWI charge/case

US : an arrest or conviction for driving while intoxicated

Brian's license had been revoked and his new job threatened after a third DWI.—

Lee Durkee

US : a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence

a convicted DWI

Examples of DWI in a Sentence

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Adin was arrested for DWI at approximately 10:00 that evening. —

Christina Shaw, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024 The musician, 43, appeared with his attorney Edward Burke Jr. on Sept. 13 for a hearing at the courthouse in Sag Harbor, N.Y. after reaching an agreement in his DWI case. —

Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024 What consequences is Timberlake facing? Not a DWI charge anymore. —

Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024 The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is serving the 10-day sentence after pleading guilty to his third charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI). —

Natasha Dye, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for DWI