ALCOHOL Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

alcohol

noun

ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl

Definition of alcohol

as in liquor

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol

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Recent Examples of alcohol This risk is increased markedly when buprenorphine is combined with other substances that depress the central nervous system, particularly alcohol, benzodiazepines, and certain sedating medications. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Avicii was hospitalized for health issues throughout his lifetime, and increased alcohol consumption to curb his anxiety led to acute pancreatitis and a gall bladder surgery. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 An 128-year-old alcohol distributor based in metro Atlanta recently filed for bankruptcy and will lay off more than 500 Georgia workers, according to state filings. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 That’s also good news for local food and alcohol suppliers, limo drivers, security personnel, tablecloth and glassware suppliers. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alcohol

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Noun

The company radioed for its medical emergency response team but didn’t explain that white liquor had been released, according to the report.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
The brand’s whiskey is sold nationwide, including in Kansas City-area liquor stores.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of liquor

Noun

As a result, our northern neighbor banned the sale of American booze (which is still ongoing in nearly all Canada’s provinces today).

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
No business bought more bottles of booze from state liquor stores than Bardenay’s downtown Boise location during fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of booze

Noun

So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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