Alcoholics Anonymous

[al-kuh-haw-liks uh-non-uh-muhs, -hol-iks]

Trademark.

1. an alcoholism support and recovery organization for members whose purpose is to stay sober and help others recover from alcohol use disorder.

Alcoholics Anonymous

noun

1. an association of alcoholics who try, esp by mutual assistance, to overcome alcoholism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alcoholics Anonymous¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

But, they said, Hodgson had been attending Alcoholics Anonymous for about two months, according to the coroner’s report.

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Lavis struggled with alcoholism during his time touring with Squeeze, but later found sobriety and went on to support others through Alcoholics Anonymous.

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At his first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, he had a realisation about everyone else in the room.

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"She went into a massive downward spiral. I tried to get her involved in many different support networks, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, other avenues, but they didn't really work."

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Within 24 hours, she was on her way to America, where she checked into rehab for six weeks and committed to Alcoholics Anonymous, for "a meeting, two meetings every day for five years".

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