abv.

¹

abbreviation for

1. above.

ABV

²

or abv

abbreviation for

1. alcohol by volume: the amount of alcohol in a drink, expressed as a percentage of the total volume:

   A 12-ounce can of beer with 5% ABV contains 0.6 ounces pure alcohol.

ABV

abbreviation for

1. alcohol by volume: the number of ml of ethyl alcohol present in each 100 ml of an alcoholic beverage when measured at 20°C; displayed on the packaging of alcoholic drinks in EU countries and used to calculate the amount of tax payable

Word History and Origins

Origin of abv.¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The Dunkin' Spiced PSL has 6% ABV and is "crafted with real coffee, pumpkin spice flavor and a non-dairy creamer that is both vegan and lactose-intolerant friendly."

From Salon

Now I could expect to find a bevy of local or national options with an alcohol by volume, or ABV, in the 4% to 5% range – below the 5.9% average of a craft beer and well below the 7% India pale ales that had been flooding the market.

From Salon

It applies to alcoholic drinks such as beer and cider that are below 8.5% ABV and can be served on draught.

From BBC

Now, the government has confirmed it intends to lower the minimum ABV to 0% for all types of wine, following a consultation on the plans.

From BBC

However, in order to be labelled as "wine" it currently needs to have a minimum 8.5% ABV, or 4.5% for certain brands of wine that can only be produced in certain regions.

From BBC