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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of alcohol
Along with cannabis, alcohol consumption and smoking can be detrimental to fertility.
—
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 June 2025
Add club soda, and alcohol if using, just before serving for a refreshing Fourth of July drink.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
So is alcohol at dinner, Wi-Fi and medical visits (but not procedures or medicines).
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The result allegedly showed his blood alcohol content was 0.16% — the legal limit in Missouri is .08%.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for alcohol
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 June 2025
Add club soda, and alcohol if using, just before serving for a refreshing Fourth of July drink.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
So is alcohol at dinner, Wi-Fi and medical visits (but not procedures or medicines).
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
The result allegedly showed his blood alcohol content was 0.16% — the legal limit in Missouri is .08%.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for alcohol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
Noun
-
There’s also a writing desk and a bar area, stocked with local beer and spirits, South African wines and my favorite, Kenya’s classic Amarula liquor.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
-
DeAndre Williams, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon for killing Romell Campbell, 41, at a West Capital Drive liquor store in September 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
Amid the frenzied party — which included Sam Reinhart climbing a stripper pole, Brad Marchand crowd surfing and, yes, plenty of booze flowing — a key player might have revealed big news regarding his future with the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
-
The booze was part of it, a likely symptom at first, and later a cause.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
Noun
-
Also, Reuters reports that despite rising levels of alcoholism, which is conducive to a myriad of chronic diseases, revisions to the U.S. dietary guidelines under RFK Jr. may loosen federal guidance on alcohol consumption that currently advises no more than one to two daily drinks.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
Date: July 4 Time: 8 p.m.-midnight Cost: Free, but food and drink prices vary.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
Add pineapple juice, light rum, dark rum, lime juice, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, and grenadine to the shaker.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
-
The drink blends Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums, pineapple and lemon juices, fruit liqueurs, and falernum syrup.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share