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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Outside food and nonalcoholic beverages are allowed. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 More than 50 craft beverage tastings will be available, including beer, wine, cider, and nonalcoholic options. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 For a nonalcoholic version, substitute 3 1/2 cups lemonade or limeade for the rosé. Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026 For all the momentum behind nonalcoholic beer, Bavaria’s capital isn’t shedding its traditions anytime soon. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonalcoholic

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jun. 2026.

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