Alcohol

Pronunciation: /ˈælkəˌhɔl/

Definitions of alcohol

noun a colorless volatile flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks

Example Sentences

A1 I don't drink alcohol.

A2 She bought a bottle of alcohol for the party.

B1 Moderate consumption of alcohol is considered safe for most adults.

B2 The legal drinking age for purchasing alcohol is 21 in the United States.

C1 The effects of alcohol on the body can vary depending on the individual's metabolism.

C2 Some people choose to abstain from alcohol for personal or religious reasons.

Examples of alcohol in a Sentence

formal The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited on this premises.

informal Let's grab some alcohol and have a good time tonight.

slang I'm craving some alc, let's hit up the liquor store.

figurative His love for her was like an addiction to alcohol, consuming him completely.

Grammatical Forms of alcohol

• past tense: alcoholized
• plural: alcohols
• comparative: more alcoholic
• superlative: most alcoholic
• present tense: alcohols
• future tense: will alcoholize
• perfect tense: have alcoholized
• continuous tense: is alcoholizing
• singular: alcohol
• positive degree: alcoholic
• infinitive: to alcoholize
• gerund: alcoholizing
• participle: alcoholized

Origin and Evolution of alcohol

First Known Use: 1672 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'alcohol' is derived from the Arabic term 'al-kuḥl', which originally referred to a fine powder used as eyeliner. This powder was later used in distillation processes to produce spirits.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'alcohol' evolved to specifically refer to the intoxicating component found in alcoholic beverages, and is now commonly used to describe a wide range of organic compounds containing hydroxyl functional groups.