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ALK-uh-hol/ˈælkəhɒl/

Alcohol is drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can make you drunk. Drink is wider (it includes water); liquor is mainly US. Alcohol-free and low-alcohol are useful labels. The related adjective is alcoholic (a drink, or a person with a drinking problem — handle the person sense carefully). UK law sets an age limit of 18 for buying alcohol. Do not write “an alcohol” for one glass — say a drink or a glass of wine.

Meaning

Drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can make you drunk.

Examples

• “The restaurant does not serve alcohol to anyone under 18.”
• “The shop asked for ID before selling alcohol.”
• “Low-alcohol beer is popular with drivers who still want a drink.”

Good to know

Uncountable: beer, wine, spirits. One glass: a drink. US: liquor. Adjective: alcoholic. UK buying age: 18.

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