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nonalcoholic

American  
[non-al-kuh-haw-lik, -hol-ik] / ˌnɒn æl kəˈhɔ lɪk, -ˈhɒl ɪk /

adjective

  1. not being or containing alcohol.

    nonalcoholic beverages.


noun

  1. a person who is not an alcoholic.

nonalcoholic British  
/ ˌnɒnælkəˈhɒlɪk /

adjective

  1. not containing alcohol

    nonalcoholic drinks

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of nonalcoholic

First recorded in 1905–10; non- + alcoholic

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Among drinkers who say higher prices influence their decision to go out, Zappi, a consumer-insights platform, found that 41% have switched to water or nonalcoholic options, while 37% predrank to avoid paying venue prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Constellation has pushed into faster-growing categories, including low-alcohol offerings like hard seltzers and nonalcoholic drinks such as Hiyo, a botanical-infused tonic.

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

Depending on the tone of the gathering, this might mean a simple batch cocktail, a pitcher of something nonalcoholic and citrusy, or just sparkling water and ice arranged in a way that feels intentional.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2026

Scientists at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have identified a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

From Science Daily Mar. 7, 2026

“You’re going already? You just got here. There’s a little mixer after this, and there’s nonalcoholic stuff for the kids to drink.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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