al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯ-lik 
-ˈhä-
1
a
: of, relating to, or caused by alcohol
an alcoholic odor
b
: containing alcohol
an alcoholic beverage
2
: affected with alcoholism
: a person affected with alcoholism
Examples of alcoholic in a Sentence
Adjective
a slightly more alcoholic wine
She has an alcoholic uncle.
Noun
Her uncle is an alcoholic.
one can be a social drinker without turning into an alcoholic
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition, travelers can book their tickets in the carrier's Economy Classic cabin, which includes a meal service and a checked bag; or in the Premium cabin, which includes complimentary soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, as well as priority boarding with extra legroom, and amenity kits.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
The music video takes place in a rural setting, where three vulnerable characters — a depressed teenager, an alcoholic, and a fisherman — who are all invited to the table, feel embraced, and celebrate as a community.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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Adjective
The Tap Truck will be on site with alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition, travelers can book their tickets in the carrier's Economy Classic cabin, which includes a meal service and a checked bag; or in the Premium cabin, which includes complimentary soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, as well as priority boarding with extra legroom, and amenity kits.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
This time, Hal is running a support group for recovering alcoholics (and not exactly with compassion).
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
The music video takes place in a rural setting, where three vulnerable characters — a depressed teenager, an alcoholic, and a fisherman — who are all invited to the table, feel embraced, and celebrate as a community.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 18 July 2025
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“Alcoholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcoholic. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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alcoholic
1 of 2 adjective
al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯl-ik
-ˈhäl-
1
: of, relating to, or containing alcohol
2
: affected with alcoholism
alcoholic
2 of 2 noun
: a person affected with alcoholism
Medical Definition
alcoholic
1 of 2 adjective
al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯl-ik, -ˈhäl-
1
a
: of, relating to, or caused by alcohol
alcoholic hepatitis
b
: containing alcohol
2
: affected with alcoholism
alcoholic
2 of 2 noun
: one affected with alcoholism
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