ABV

¹ American  

Or abv

abbreviation

1. alcohol by volume: the amount of alcohol in a drink, expressed as a percentage of the total volume.

   A 12-ounce can of beer with 5% ABV contains 0.6 ounces pure alcohol.

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abv. ² American  

abbreviation

1. above.

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ABV British  

abbreviation

1. alcohol by volume: the number of ml of ethyl alcohol present in each 100 ml of an alcoholic beverage when measured at 20°C; displayed on the packaging of alcoholic drinks in EU countries and used to calculate the amount of tax payable

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Etymology

Origin of ABV

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“The whole reason we have no ABV and low ABV cocktails is because of the younger generation,” Simonson says.

From Salon

There is a connection between what he calls “off-premise stunt gimmicks” and the return of martini variations: sweeter flavors make people feel less like they’re drinking alcohol, even if it’s the same ABV as any other drink.

From Salon

There will also be a consultation on rule changes to allow very low alcohol drinks, up to 0.5% ABV, to be sold as "alcohol free".

From BBC

The relief applies to draught drinks below 8.5% ABV, which equates to a 1p tax cut on the average 4.58% pint.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the small producer relief is for products which are below 8.5% ABV, and tapers away the more alcohol is produced.

From BBC