al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯ-lik 
-ˈhä-
1
a
: of, relating to, or caused by alcohol
an alcoholic odor
b
: containing alcohol
an alcoholic beverage
2
: affected with alcoholism
: a person affected with alcoholism
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Examples of alcoholic in a Sentence
Adjective
a slightly more alcoholic wine
She has an alcoholic uncle.
Noun
Her uncle is an alcoholic.
one can be a social drinker without turning into an alcoholic
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Total alcoholic beverage market share for spirits makers has soared from 28.7% in 2000 to 42.2% last year, according to industry data by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
—John Kell, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
On the other side of the spectrum is Tamra, who spent the entire season screaming at Shannon for being an alcoholic.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Total alcoholic beverage market share for spirits makers has soared from 28.7% in 2000 to 42.2% last year, according to industry data by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
—John Kell, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
Her father was exacting, an alcoholic whose fine tweed suits and leather shoes had to be pressed and shined just so.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
On the other side of the spectrum is Tamra, who spent the entire season screaming at Shannon for being an alcoholic.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Alcoholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcoholic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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alcoholic
1 of 2 adjective
al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯl-ik
-ˈhäl-
1
: of, relating to, or containing alcohol
2
: affected with alcoholism
alcoholic
2 of 2 noun
: a person affected with alcoholism
Medical Definition
alcoholic
1 of 2 adjective
al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯl-ik, -ˈhäl-
1
a
: of, relating to, or caused by alcohol
alcoholic hepatitis
b
: containing alcohol
2
: affected with alcoholism
alcoholic
2 of 2 noun
: one affected with alcoholism
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