alcohol
noun
al·co·hol
ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl 
1
2
: any of a class of organic (see organic entry 1 sense 1b(2)) compounds that are analogous to ethanol and that are hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons
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Examples of alcohol in a Sentence
cough medicine that contains alcohol
drinks that are high in alcohol
There was a high level of alcohol in his blood at the time of the accident.
a mixture of different alcohols
The restaurant had a license to serve alcohol.
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People reports that about $1 million dollars worth of alcohol from Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila brand Santo were stolen from two trucks taking the shipment to California and Pennsylvania.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
That may reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol the same way the drugs work on food cravings, Hendershot said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
As for alcohol, Caspara says there are certain short-chain alcohols like isopropyl and ethanol that can dry out the scalp by quickly evaporating and pulling moisture away from the skin.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Flat Top Grill The restaurant chain is offering 20% off the in-store tab (excluding alcohol) for those who stop in with their sticker.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
That may reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol the same way the drugs work on food cravings, Hendershot said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
As for alcohol, Caspara says there are certain short-chain alcohols like isopropyl and ethanol that can dry out the scalp by quickly evaporating and pulling moisture away from the skin.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Flat Top Grill The restaurant chain is offering 20% off the in-store tab (excluding alcohol) for those who stop in with their sticker.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for alcohol
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcohol. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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alcohol
noun
al·co·hol
ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl
1
a
: ethanol especially when used as the substance in fermented or distilled liquors (as beer or whiskey) that can make one drunk
b
: drink (as beer, wine, or whiskey) containing ethanol
2
: any of various carbon compounds that are similar to ethanol in having one or more hydroxyl groups
Medical Definition
alcohol
noun
al·co·hol
ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl
1
a
: ethanol especially when considered as the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors
b
: drink (as whiskey or beer) containing ethanol
c
: a mixture of ethanol and water that is usually 95 percent ethanol
2
: any of various compounds that are analogous to ethanol in constitution and that are hydroxyl derivatives of hydrocarbons
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