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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Adding to the uniqueness is a nonalcoholic drinks pairing, with mocktails and teas made from ingredients like sparkling mountain spring water, the kuro-moji tree, and wild mugwort. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024 The category dominates the nonalcoholic adult drinks market, taking an 85 percent share, Nielsen IQ said. Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 Six dining options include a buffet and the Snack Machine food truck, and the kids will love ordering fun nonalcoholic drinks from the Kids Korner bar. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 Also, the explosion in the number of nonalcoholic beers appealed to a more health-conscious consumer. John Frank, Axios, 19 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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