alcohol by volume
noun
: a measure of the concentration of alcohol in an alcoholic beverage
Last year, lawmakers passed a bill to allow those stores to start selling stronger beer, with up to 6 percent alcohol by volume, starting April 1, 2019.—
Peter Hancock
Peter HancockBy law bourbon must be distilled at no higher than 160 proof (out of a potential 190; proof is double the percentage of alcohol by volume), but most bourbon makers distill at between 125 and 145.—Corby Kummer
—abbreviation ABV
Corby KummerExamples of alcohol by volume in a Sentence
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The resulting bottlings range between 41.5 and 50 percent alcohol by volume.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Users can search a drink to find a rating out of five stars, information about alcohol by volume and calories, in addition to detailed reviews about taste.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
This alcohol-free beverage contains 0% alcohol by volume and 29 calories per serving, positioning it as a lower-calorie alternative within its category.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The drinks have an alcohol by volume of 5% and come in a mixed pack and a six-pack of the slightly sweet option.
—Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Feb. 2024
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Users can search a drink to find a rating out of five stars, information about alcohol by volume and calories, in addition to detailed reviews about taste.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
This alcohol-free beverage contains 0% alcohol by volume and 29 calories per serving, positioning it as a lower-calorie alternative within its category.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The drinks have an alcohol by volume of 5% and come in a mixed pack and a six-pack of the slightly sweet option.
—Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Alcohol by volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcohol%20by%20volume. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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