B1nounhealthfood
US/ˈæl.kə.hɑːl/
UK/ˈæl.kə.hɒl/
drinks such as beer, wine and spirits that can make people drunk
In context
Drivers who have drunk alcohol are not allowed to get behind the wheel.
Many young people at the party chose soft drinks instead of alcohol.
The nurse cleaned the small cut with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol.
Words that go with alcohol
verb + noun
- drink alcoholHe stopped drinking alcohol after his doctor warned him.
noun + noun
- alcohol consumptionAlcohol consumption in the country rises every New Year holiday.
- alcohol abuseThe clinic helps people recover from alcohol abuse.
noun + preposition
- the effects of alcoholShe was clearly feeling the effects of alcohol by midnight.
adjective + noun
- excessive alcoholExcessive alcohol can damage your liver over time.
- alcohol-freeThe bar now serves alcohol-free beer for drivers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He drank too many alcohols last night.Correct: He drank too much alcohol last night.