nonalcoholic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nonalcoholic
Example Sentences
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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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