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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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
Nonalcoholic beers, which generally contain less than 0.5% of alcohol by volume, have become increasingly popular and account for the biggest share of alcohol-free drink sales, according to the Beer Institute, a national trade association.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
A top French wine salon risks upsetting the traditional defenders of the country's famed viticulture by handing over increased space to the booming alcohol-free sector.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
It also said AGCs were "safe, welcoming, and alcohol-free venues offering low-stake gaming in a highly controlled environment".
From BBC • Oct. 14, 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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