grain alcohol

noun

: ethanol

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Most spirits clear the bar, but know that some rums, absinthes, and grain alcohols are outliers. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Ethanol, also known as grain alcohol, is the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 These beverages, including wood grain alcohol and some kinds of rum, are banned in either checked or carry-on luggage. — Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025 Have an experience close to sipping wine than downing grain alcohol. — Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grain alcohol

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grain alcohol was in 1883

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“Grain alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grain%20alcohol. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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grain alcohol

noun
: ethanol

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grain alcohol

noun
: ethanol

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