Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

dealcoholize

American  
[dee-al-kuh-haw-lahyz, -ho-lahyz] / diˈæl kə hɔˌlaɪz, -hɒˌlaɪz /
especially British, dealcoholise

verb (used with object)

dealcoholized, dealcoholizing
  1. to remove some or all of the alcohol from (a drink).


Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of dealcoholize

First recorded in 1900–05; de- ( def. ) + alcoholize ( def. )


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

As early as the 19th century, vintners began experimenting with dealcoholized wine using a process known as vacuum distillation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

This is part of a new line of dealcoholized wines from Stella Rosa — slightly fizzy and slightly sweet, with added fruit flavors.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022

In 2021, despite using the latest technology to create her award-winning, dealcoholized wine, some buyers still question its marketability.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2022

Selander pointed out that most wine consumers have tasted a dealcoholized wine before.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2022

In general, dealcoholized wines are horribly disappointing, even those made by actual winemakers.

From Salon ● Nov. 24, 2021

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training