alcohol
noun
al·co·hol
ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl 
1
2
: any of a class of organic (see organic entry 1 sense 1b(2)) compounds that are analogous to ethanol and that are hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons
Examples of alcohol in a Sentence
cough medicine that contains alcohol
drinks that are high in alcohol
There was a high level of alcohol in his blood at the time of the accident.
a mixture of different alcohols
The restaurant had a license to serve alcohol.
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During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Rick Rodriguez, 24, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Yet, with any colossal success, there can always be backlash, with some criticizing the higher alcohol levels.
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Larger alcohol corporations that both import and export wine won’t suffer as much from a tariff on EU wines as smaller businesses, Duarte said.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Rick Rodriguez, 24, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Yet, with any colossal success, there can always be backlash, with some criticizing the higher alcohol levels.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Larger alcohol corporations that both import and export wine won’t suffer as much from a tariff on EU wines as smaller businesses, Duarte said.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alcohol
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcohol. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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alcohol
noun
al·co·hol
ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl
1
a
: ethanol especially when used as the substance in fermented or distilled liquors (as beer or whiskey) that can make one drunk
b
: drink (as beer, wine, or whiskey) containing ethanol
2
: any of various carbon compounds that are similar to ethanol in having one or more hydroxyl groups
Medical Definition
alcohol
noun
al·co·hol
ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl
1
a
: ethanol especially when considered as the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors
b
: drink (as whiskey or beer) containing ethanol
c
: a mixture of ethanol and water that is usually 95 percent ethanol
2
: any of various compounds that are analogous to ethanol in constitution and that are hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons
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