Synonyms of alcohol

21 similar words

Another word for alcohol is shot. Other synonyms of alcohol are adult beverage, bevvy, booze, carouse and drink.

Synonyms and similar words for alcohol

adult beverageAn alcoholic beverage.
bevvy slangTo get drunk.
booze slangA session of drinking alcohol; a drinking party.
carouse
drink
fuddlingSynonym of alcohol, an intoxicant.
grog Australia
hard drink
libationA beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
liquor USAny alcoholic beverage.
lushIntoxicating liquor.
nightcap
potation
potent potableAn alcoholic beverage.
sauceAlcohol, booze.
shotA measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to...
strong drink
tiddly slangAn alcoholic beverage.
tinctureA (small) alcoholic drink.
tippleAny alcoholic drink.
strong water obsolete

noun Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
noun Ethanol.
noun Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

What is another word for alcohol?: Alcohol has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shot, adult beverage, bevvy, booze, carouse, drink, fuddling and grog.
What does alcohol mean?: Alcohol means any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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