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How to pronounce alcoholic in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms alky, boozer, dipsomaniac, lush, soaker, souse
Type of rummy, sot, inebriate, drunkard, drunk, wino
Type Words
Synonyms alcohol-dependent


alcoholic expatriates in Paris.
Type Words
Derivation alcohol


alcoholic drinks.

Examples of alcoholic

alcoholic
How long until most folks can find alcoholic beverages at their local Starbucks?
From the usatoday.com
Meals are included in the room rate, but wine and alcoholic beverages are extra.
From the washingtonpost.com
Concert-goers are also able to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
From the nznewsuk.co.uk
I wonder if this would allow alcoholics to drink socially, like a non-alcoholic.
From the newscientist.com
The earlier kids start drinking, the greater their chance of becoming alcoholic.
From the ocregister.com
The beverage is a festive lemon-raspberry sparkler that can be alcoholic or not.
From the stltoday.com
The eatery offers natural juices, fresh fruit smoothies and alcoholic beverages.
From the news.enquirer.com
Liver transplant is an option for people with end-stage alcoholic liver disease.
From the orlandosentinel.com
His father was an alcoholic shoe salesman who had trouble supporting his family.
From the timesunion.com
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  • Characteristic of or containing alcohol; "alcoholic drinks"
  • A person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
  • Addicted to alcohol; "alcoholic expatriates in Paris"- Carl Van Doren
  • (alcohol) any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
  • (alcoholism) habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
  • (alcoholism) dipsomania: an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
  • "Alcoholic" is a song by the Alternative rock band Fishbone from their album Chim Chim's Bad Ass Revenge. An early demo version of the song appears on the 1996 compilation album ''''.
  • "Alcoholic" is the third single from the album Love Is Here by British pop band Starsailor, released in 2001. Often wrongly credited as "Daddy Was an Alcoholic", it is one of their most popular songs so far, and also their first single to be in the UK top ten. ...
  • Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disabling addictive disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcohol despite its negative effects on the drinker's health, relationships, and social standing. ...