grain alcohol

noun

1. alcohol ( def 1 ).

grain alcohol

noun

1. ethanol containing about 10 per cent of water, made by the fermentation of grain

Word History and Origins

Origin of grain alcohol¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Tips: Soju, Korea’s national beverage, is a clear and distilled grain alcohol that can be found in most liquor stores.

From Seattle Times

It's a simple ingredient, essentially made by feeding oxygen to a grain alcohol that's similar to vodka.

From Salon

Historically, American blended whiskey has been held in low regard, in large part because regulations allow it to contain as little as 20 percent whiskey, with the rest being neutral grain alcohol — vodka, basically.

From New York Times

A passenger in Velasco’s vehicle who suffered serious injuries in the crash told police Velasco had been “driving all crazy,” was “too drunk to drive,” and had consumed Everclear grain alcohol and beer, prosecutors said.

From Washington Times

Last April, early in the pandemic, Washington’s two distilleries – Liberty Pole Spirits and Red Pump – made hand sanitizer from high-proof grain alcohol.

From Washington Times