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

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Attendees can try food from some of the best restaurants and private chefs as well as drinks ranging from nonalcoholic to wine, vodka, whiskey, beer and tequila. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024 The $25 tickets provide samples of nonalcoholic beer, wine and cocktails. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2024 But its new Los Feliz neighbor, focused on Calabrian specialties, is more versatile, offering hearty paninis and pastas along with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options — plus a nonalcoholic cocktail list. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 Add a few bottles of good gin, vodka, and dry vermouth, a nonalcoholic gin alternative, and plenty of garnish options such as lemon twists, olives, olive juice, and cocktail onions. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonalcoholic 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Nov. 2024.

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