nonalcoholic

[ non-al-kuh-haw-lik, -hol-ik ]

adjective

1. not being or containing alcohol:

   nonalcoholic beverages.

noun

1. a person who is not an alcoholic.

nonalcoholic

/ ˌnɒnælkəˈhɒlɪk /

adjective

1. not containing alcohol

   nonalcoholic drinks

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonalcoholic¹

First recorded in 1905–10; non- + alcoholic

Example Sentences

Eat and drink for less with the best happy hour discounts in Los Angeles, including West African-inspired vegan cuisine, Spanish tapas, natural wines and nonalcoholic cocktails.

From Los Angeles Times

Cities will be able to issue permits that allow cannabis dispensaries to host live performances and serve hot food and nonalcoholic drinks.

From Los Angeles Times

If signed, AB 1775 would authorize local jurisdictions to allow licensed cannabis retailers to prepare and sell non-cannabis food and nonalcoholic beverages.

From Los Angeles Times

Nonalcoholic options have never been more popular, with Los Angeles leading the trend with alcohol-free lounges, nonalcoholic pairing menus and other creative options.

From Los Angeles Times

German beer giant Beck’s nonalcoholic lager and Athletic Brewing’s Run Wild nonalcoholic IPA are just two examples of how breweries large and small are trying to tap into the nonalcoholic beer market.

From Salon

Related Words

• alcohol-free
• soft