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

"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."

From BBC

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".

From BBC

The deepest Pitt has been willing to go has been on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, where the two friends, who know each other through Alcoholics Anonymous, chat about addiction.

From Salon

Much of “The Dry Season” takes inspiration from programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, where the desire for a substance is in reality a desire to be closer to God.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair told the programme they had not met before they agreed to play an alcoholic and his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor.

From BBC