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nonalcoholic

[non-al-kuh-haw-lik, -hol-ik] / ˌnɒn æl kəˈhɔ lɪk, -ˈhɒl ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
not containing alcohol
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Nonalcoholic beers, which generally contain less than 0.5% of alcohol by volume, have become increasingly popular and account for the biggest share of alcohol-free drink sales, according to the Beer Institute, a national trade association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Nonalcoholic cocktails allow me to fully experience the dining setting I’m in in the same way a regular cocktail would, without the tacky haze even one drink can leave the next day.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

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 • Aug. 19, 2024

Nonalcoholic cocktails may be easier to find in liquor stores, restaurants and bars now, and young people may not be drinking as much.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023

Nonalcoholic beverages range from $5.25 for water to over six bucks for lemonade or soda.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023




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