abv.

¹

abbreviation

1. above.

ABV

²

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.

ABV

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of abv.¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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

But we don’t need alcohol to continue that practice—the ritual of sharing a drink just helps provide a setting conducive to sharing and caring, regardless of ABV.

From Slate

The Dunkin' Spiced PSL has 6% ABV and is "crafted with real coffee, pumpkin spice flavor and a non-dairy creamer that is both vegan and lactose-intolerant friendly."

From Salon