alcohol

US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

UK /'ælkəhɒl/

B1

noun

  • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer

Examples

It can take a long time for blood alcohol levels to fall.

(formal) Most drinkers do not abuse alcohol at all.