alcohol

[ˈælkəhɒl]

alcohol Definition

a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Using alcohol: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alcohol" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He drank too much alcohol and got sick.

  • Example

    She decided to quit drinking alcohol.

  • Example

    The party was full of people drinking alcohol.

  • Example

    The restaurant doesn't serve alcohol.

alcohol Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alcohol

Phrases with alcohol

  • excessive drinking of alcohol that leads to negative consequences such as health problems, social issues, and legal troubles

    Example

    His alcohol abuse led to him losing his job and his family.

  • a serious and sometimes deadly condition that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time

    Example

    She was rushed to the hospital with alcohol poisoning after drinking too much at the party.

  • alcohol content

    the amount of alcohol present in a drink, expressed as a percentage of the total volume of the drink

    Example

    The alcohol content of this beer is 5%.

Origins of alcohol

from New Latin 'alcohol', meaning 'fine powder, antimony', from Arabic 'al-kuḥl', meaning 'the kohl'

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Summary: alcohol in Brief

'Alcohol' [ˈælkəhɒl] is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks. It is commonly consumed but can lead to negative consequences such as health problems, social issues, and legal troubles, as seen in phrases like 'alcohol abuse' and 'alcohol poisoning.' The term 'alcohol content' refers to the amount of alcohol present in a drink, expressed as a percentage of the total volume of the drink.

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