Synonyms of alcohol

alcohol

noun

ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl 

as in liquor

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liquor
• booze
• drink
• rum
• bottle
• spirits
• wine
• beer
• whiskey
• vodka
• juice
• intoxicant
• grog
• stimulant
• tipple
• firewater
• ale
• tequila
• hooch
• brandy
• moonshine
• strong drink
• ardent spirits
• sauce
• potable
• inebriant
• aqua vitae
• John Barleycorn
• lush
• sake
• gin
• cocktail
• load
• chaser
• pop
• belt
• aperitif
• brew
• snort
• slug
• liqueur
• shooter
• mead
• bracer
• snifter
• malt liquor
• mixed drink
• peg
• nightcap
• schnapps
• nip
• mum
• tot
• digestif
• home brew
• whet
• mescal
• shot
• brewage
• microbrew
• brewski
• barley-bree
• nappy
• Dutch courage
• mao-tai

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mix
• soda
• mixer
• nonintoxicant
• pop
• soft drink
• soda pop
• mocktail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alcohol

This definition was a broader move away from previous DSMs’ binary diagnoses of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Be mindful that glass, alcohol and metal utensils are not allowed. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Avoid foods and drinks that may worsen reflux, including alcohol, caffeine, chocolate and mint. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Zerfas testified Friday that Oates was not using a cellphone and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026