nonalcoholic
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌnɒn.əlˈkɒh.əl.ɪk/
KK: /nɑnˈæl.kə.hɑː.lɪk/
adjective
Definition
Describing a drink or product that does not contain alcohol or has very little alcohol in it.
Example
She ordered a nonalcoholic beverage at the party so she could enjoy the celebration without drinking alcohol.
Conversation
Have you tried that new cafe downtown?
No, not yet! Do they have any nonalcoholic drinks?
Yeah, they have a great selection of nonalcoholic smoothies and juices.
Awesome! I love a good fruit smoothie.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
alcohol-free
sober
virgin
Antonyms
alcoholic
intoxicating
spirited
noun
Definition
A drink that does not contain alcohol or has very little alcohol, typically less than 0.5 percent.
Example
I ordered a nonalcoholic drink at the party so I could enjoy the evening without alcohol.
Conversation
Hey, do you want to grab a drink later?
Sure! Do you have any nonalcoholic options in mind?
Yeah, I found this great place that serves tasty nonalcoholic cocktails.
Root Explanation
Nonalcoholic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "alcoholic" (from Arabic *al-kuḥl*, meaning the kohl or the essence of wine). The word "nonalcoholic" means not containing alcohol or free from alcohol.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('non-') combined with 'the essence of wine' ('alcoholic') to remember that 'nonalcoholic' refers to something that does not contain alcohol.
Visually Confused Words
alcoholic
antialcoholic