1 : a clear liquid that has a strong smell, that is used in some medicines and other products, and that is the substance in liquors (such as beer, wine, or whiskey) that can make a person drunk [noncount] ▪ cough medicine that contains alcohol ▪ drinks that are high in alcohol ▪ There was a high level of alcohol in his blood at the time of the accident. ▪ drug and alcohol abuse [count] ▪ a mixture of different alcohols — see also rubbing alcohol 2 [noncount] : drinks containing alcohol
▪ The restaurant had a license to serve alcohol. ▪ She doesn't drink alcohol.
▪ The restaurant had a license to serve alcohol. ▪ She doesn't drink alcohol.





