nonalcoholic

adjective

non·​al·​co·​hol·​ic ˌnän-ˌal-kə-ˈhȯ-lik How to pronounce nonalcoholic (audio)
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: not alcoholic: such as
a
: not containing alcohol
nonalcoholic beverages
b
: not relating to or caused by alcoholism
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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Most vital, though, was the snack wall, with an assortment of popcorn, classic movie theater candies, and nonalcoholic beverages. Hunter Lacey, Allure, 10 Dec. 2025 The company plans to replace the category entirely with a lineup of over 20 brands and 100 products spanning nonalcoholic beer, wine and mocktails. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025 This sparkling water is completely nonalcoholic, but offers flavors inspired by the classic boozy punch. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025 Recent surveys show nearly half of Americans now favor nonalcoholic drinks at the holiday table. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonalcoholic

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonalcoholic was in 1857

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“Nonalcoholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonalcoholic. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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