alcohol-free
|al-co-hol-free|
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/ˈælkəˌhɔl fri/
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/ˈælkəhɒl friː/
without alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcohol-free' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and 'free,' where 'alcohol' refers to the intoxicating ingredient in drinks and 'free' means 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'alcohol-free' evolved from the need to describe beverages and products that do not contain alcohol.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without alcohol,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing no alcohol.
This beverage is alcohol-free, making it suitable for all ages.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45