Alcohol — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl/ al·co·hol

Meaning & Definition of Alcohol

Alcohol (noun)

  1. ethanol especially when considered as the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors
  2. drink (such as whiskey or beer) containing ethanol
  3. a mixture of ethanol and water that is usually 95 percent ethanol

Alcohol (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

    "after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol"

    similar: aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice (slang), liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
    related: aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), mead, sake, wine, barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage
    opposite: nonintoxicant
    near: mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Alcohol

The most common words with a similar meaning to Alcohol:

Slang: hooch, juice, lush, sauce
aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, liquor, moonshine, potable, rum, spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Alcohol

Words with the opposite meaning of Alcohol:

nonintoxicant

Related Words for Alcohol

aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg, pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski, home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy, mead

Near Antonyms of Alcohol

mocktail, mix, mixer, pop, soda, soda pop, soft drink

Origin & Etymology of Alcohol

New Latin, from Medieval Latin, powdered antimony, from Old Spanish, from Arabic al-kuḥul the powdered antimony, from kuḥl kohl

First known use: 1672

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Alcohol

Words & Phrases Containing Alcohol

alcohol by volume, alcohol use disorder, amyl alcohol, anti-alcohol, butyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, fetal alcohol syndrome, grain alcohol

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcohol

What does "Alcohol" mean?

"Alcohol" means ethanol especially when considered as the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors. As a noun, it is defined as: ethanol especially when considered as the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors.

What is another word for "Alcohol"?

Other words for "Alcohol" include aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog and hooch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Alcohol" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Alcohol"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Alcohol". Common alternatives include aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch, inebriant and intoxicant.

What is a slang word for "Alcohol"?

Slang words for "Alcohol" include hooch, juice, lush and sauce.

What is the opposite of "Alcohol"?

Antonyms of "Alcohol" include nonintoxicant. Near antonyms include mocktail, mix, mixer and pop.

How do you use "Alcohol" in a sentence?

Examples of "Alcohol" in a sentence: "after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol".

Is "Alcohol" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Alcohol" is a noun.

Is "Alcohol" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Alcohol" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.