1. a colorless liquid that is the intoxicating ingredient in wine, beer, and other fermented or distilled drinks
2. drinks containing this substance; alcoholic beverages collectively
3. any of a class of organic compounds containing a hydroxyl group
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The wine contains 12% alcohol by volume.
• She doesn’t drink alcohol for health reasons.
• The store sells beer, wine, and other alcohol.
• Rubbing alcohol is used as a disinfectant.
• He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
• The party was alcohol-free to accommodate all guests.
• Methanol is a type of alcohol used in antifreeze.