alcohol
Translation
alcohol
Examples
Beer and wine contain alcohol.
Beer and wine contain alcohol.
You should not drink alcohol and drive.
You should not drink alcohol and drive.
Use rubbing alcohol to clean the wound.
Use rubbing alcohol to clean the wound.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a liquid in drinks like beer and wine. Beer and wine contain alcohol.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liquor, spirits, drink
Etymology
From Arabic 'al-kuḥl', meaning 'the kohl', a fine powder used as eyeliner. The meaning shifted to 'distilled spirit'.
Memory Tips
The 'al-' prefix is common in words from Arabic, like 'algebra' and 'alchemy'. Think of making a 'call' for a drink.