nonalcoholic

American  

[non-al-kuh-haw-lik, -hol-ik] / ˌnɒn æl kəˈhɔ lɪk, -ˈhɒl ɪk /

adjective

1. not being or containing alcohol.

   nonalcoholic beverages.

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noun

1. a person who is not an alcoholic.

nonalcoholic British  

/ ˌnɒnælkəˈhɒlɪk /

adjective

1. not containing alcohol

   nonalcoholic drinks

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Etymology

Origin of nonalcoholic

First recorded in 1905–10; non- + alcoholic

Example Sentences

Apparently, two things bucking the current beer downdraft are nonalcoholic brews and turbocharged fruit punch.

From Barron's

Most staple foods, such as meat, produce, grains, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages are considered eligible purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the time, the transaction was the world’s largest in the nonalcoholic drinks industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prosecutors allege that Woodbury asked for more wine and exposed himself a second time after he was told he could have only a nonalcoholic beverage.

From Los Angeles Times

Naama is always on the hunt for a fancy nonalcoholic drink with low sugar content to sip at celebratory occasions.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alcohol-free
• soft