alcohol

noun

al·co·hol ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl

Synonyms of alcohol next

: ethanol especially when considered as the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors

: drink (such as whiskey or beer) containing ethanol

: a mixture of ethanol and water that is usually 95 percent ethanol

: any of a class of organic (see organic entry 1 sense 1b(2)) compounds that are analogous to ethanol and that are hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons

Examples of alcohol in a Sentence

cough medicine that contains alcohol drinks that are high in alcohol There was a high level of alcohol in his blood at the time of the accident. a mixture of different alcohols The restaurant had a license to serve alcohol.

Recent Examples on the Web Lastly, wipe away the bubbles with alcohol for a texture that pops. —

Chloé Valentine Toscano, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023 The tests also detected the presence of prescription drugs that can adversely interact with alcohol. —

Karla Adam, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023 The charge was downgraded six months later to harassment, to which Gooding pleaded guilty after complying with a plea agreement that required alcohol and behavior modification treatment and no further arrests. —

Reuters, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023 Between the hours spent outside and on the go and the often higher levels of alcohol and salty food consumed on a trip, keeping yourself hydrated is key (and that includes your lips!). —

Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023 Heims said alcohol was not a factor in the collision. —

Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023 Homendy said investigators will look at several factors, including roadway conditions; the weather; the accident history in the area; human performance, including distraction and fatigue, alcohol and drug testing, training and workload; and vehicle maintenance. —

Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023 Do not use creams and ointments with a lot of alcohol and water. —

Anthea Levi, Health, 14 Nov. 2023 Recipients are barred from using SNAP benefits for products such as pet food, alcohol, and household items such as paper and soap. —

Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 14 Nov. 2023 See More

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