Definition of alcoholic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of, relating to, or caused by alcohol
an alcoholic odor
b
: containing alcohol
an alcoholic beverage
2
: affected with alcoholism
alcoholic
nounDefinition of alcoholic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person affected with alcoholism
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The first known use of alcoholic was in 1789
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