alcoholic beverage
Definition
Noun: A drinkable liquid containing ethanol, produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts. It is consumed for its psychoactive and intoxicating effects.
Usage
The term "alcoholic beverage" is a formal and general category name for drinks like beer, wine, and spirits. It is used in legal, medical, and commercial contexts to classify any drink containing a significant amount of alcohol (ethanol).
Examples
- The law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors.
- Many cultures have traditional alcoholic beverages made from local ingredients.
- The store has a wide selection of alcoholic beverages.
- He decided to abstain from all alcoholic beverages for health reasons.
Advanced Usage
- "To be under the influence of alcoholic beverages": A formal legal phrase meaning to be intoxicated by drinking alcohol.
- The driver was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages.
Variants and Related Words
- Alcohol (n): The specific intoxicating agent (ethanol) found in alcoholic beverages, or a broader term for the class of chemical compounds.
- Liquor (n): Specifically refers to distilled alcoholic beverages with high alcohol content, such as whiskey, vodka, or rum.
- Brew (n): Often refers to beer or other fermented drinks, especially when discussing the production process.
- Intoxicant (n): A formal term for any substance that causes intoxication, including alcoholic beverages.
Synonyms
- Drink
- Intoxicating liquor
- Spirits (for distilled beverages)
- Booze (informal)
Related Phrases
- Hard liquor: A common phrase for distilled spirits with high alcohol content, as opposed to beer or wine.
- The bar specializes in cocktails made with premium hard liquor.
- Proof: A measure of the strength of an alcoholic beverage.
- This rum is 80 proof, meaning it contains 40% alcohol by volume.
Noun
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a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
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alcohol (or drink) ruined him
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