Synonyms of alcohols

alcohols

noun

plural of alcohol

as in liquors

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liquors
• drinks
• boozes
• bottles
• spirits
• rums
• wines
• juices
• beers
• intoxicants
• sauces
• whiskeys
• stimulants
• vodkas
• tipples
• brandies
• ales
• inebriants
• grogs
• tequilas
• ardent spirits
• moonshines
• potables
• hooches
• strong drinks
• lushes
• firewaters
• cocktails
• gins
• loads
• sakes
• aqua vitaes
• aperitifs
• digestifs
• liqueurs
• belts
• John Barleycorns
• brews
• chasers
• snifters
• nips
• slugs
• mixed drinks
• meads
• malt liquors
• microbrews
• bracers
• shooters
• nightcaps
• schnapps
• snorts
• tots
• pegs
• pops
• home brews
• shots
• brewskis
• mums
• nappies
• mescals
• brewages
• whets
• barley-brees
• mao-tais
• Dutch courages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonintoxicants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alcohols

Soothing ingredients like green tea, centella, panthenol and glycerin are good signs, while heavy fragrance and drying alcohols are worth avoiding if your scalp is sensitive. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

For example, a gold catalyst leads to the production of carbon monoxide (CO), while copper produces more complex compounds including alcohols, ethanol and methane (CH4). — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026

Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026

Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026

Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse. — CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026