alcohol-free
Britishadjective
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(of beer or wine) containing only a trace of alcohol Compare low-alcohol
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(of a period of time) during which no alcoholic drink is consumed
there should be one or two alcohol-free days a week
Example Sentences
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Oh, and it’s graduation season, which means hundreds of teenagers will arrive right after their high-school commencement ceremonies for Project Grad, an alcohol-free night at the mall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Beer and alcohol-free beer comprised 50.1% of worldwide “alcohol” sales last year, up from 46.8% in 2019, and will continue to expand their share this year, according to IWSR.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
This shift towards alcohol-free socialising is echoed by Vikki Harries, a 28-year-old safeguarding manager, whose social calendar is jammed with gym sessions alongside her friends.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Given the worrying trend of declining wine consumption, alcohol-free versions could be "one of the ways out of this crisis," he argued.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
Just days before his passing, Flores shared on X about completing his tour shows alcohol-free, expressing pride and hope for upcoming performances.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025
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