alcohol-free

British  

adjective

1. (of beer or wine) containing only a trace of alcohol Compare low-alcohol

2. (of a period of time) during which no alcoholic drink is consumed

   there should be one or two alcohol-free days a week

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Example Sentences

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

Alcohol-free drinks, the market-research firm said, have emerged as a lifestyle choice—one based not on quitting alcohol but expanding options, with most nonalcohol buyers also buying alcoholic drinks.

From The Wall Street Journal

During his tenure, Van den Brink sought to rein in costs—including through a plan to cut 8,000 jobs launched in 2021—and push the brewer into alcohol-free products at a time many consumers are cutting back on booze spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Dutch beer brand said it was partnering with TfL to help "keep Londoners' social lives on track" during what will be a alcohol-free "dry January" for many.

From BBC

Fruit juices, alcohol-free beer and wine, and meal replacement drinks do not pay the tax.

From BBC

Related Words

• nonalcoholic