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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People had seen Nour’s Cafe’s Instagram post advertising a specialty drink: fluffy pink cotton candy clouds atop colorful, nonalcoholic mojitos. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025 But the demand for nonalcoholic offerings doesn’t dry up once January has ended — especially in light of growing scientific evidence connecting alcohol to certain cancers. Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 In the meantime, nonalcoholic products could help boost industry profits at a time when alcohol sales have been pretty anemic — and wine in particular has struggled. Christine Romans, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025 Sabine offers customizable nonalcoholic (NA) gin and tonics along with non-alcoholic sparkling wine in white or rosé for a refined sip. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonalcoholic

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Mar. 2025.

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