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

Examples of nonalcoholic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ghia is taking a step further into the nonalcoholic beverage space by launching Le Fizz, its first ready-to-drink aperitif in a 750mL bottle. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 In the evening, sit down to a two-course dinner with full table service and a choice of beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks. Robin Catalano, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024 Wine and nonalcoholic beverage pairings are available, as well. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024 Functional beverages are drinks that aim to go beyond hydration or the nostalgic taste for alcohol that nonalcoholic beer and mocktails often target. Ece Yildirim, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonalcoholic 

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

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