nonalcoholic

adjective

non·​al·​co·​hol·​ic ˌnän-ˌal-kə-ˈhȯ-lik How to pronounce nonalcoholic (audio)
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: not alcoholic: such as
a
: not containing alcohol
nonalcoholic beverages
b
: not relating to or caused by alcoholism
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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Especially in major dining cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, a nonalcoholic cocktail will run you about the same as its boozy counterpart. Oset Babür-Winter, Vogue, 8 July 2025 Researchers studied the effects of garlic on people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.7 Of the participants who received garlic, 51% improved their condition compared to 16% of those who received a placebo. Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025 Reach for nonalcoholic golden ales when the day’s plans call for an easy-drinking crowd-pleaser with bright, refreshing carbonation. Kate Bernot, Outside Online, 3 June 2025 On Amazon, Herman says Bero is the top-selling nonalcoholic beer brand. John Kell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonalcoholic

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonalcoholic was in 1857

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“Nonalcoholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonalcoholic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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