nonalcoholic

adjective

non·​al·​co·​hol·​ic ˌnän-ˌal-kə-ˈhȯ-lik 

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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

Examples of nonalcoholic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Use nonalcoholic wine; or broth or stock with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice, and a pinch of sugar. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 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

The bar will offer a selection of nonalcoholic drinks like passionfruit and blood orange elixir with soursop and tamarind and toasted peanut soda. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026

Outside food and nonalcoholic beverages are allowed. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonalcoholic

• thromboembolic
• alcoholic
• anabolic
• apostolic
• catabolic
• cytosolic
• diabolic
• diastolic
• ethanolic
• hyperbolic
• melancholic
• metabolic