alcoholic
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Containing alcohol, or relating to someone who is addicted to alcohol.
Usage notes
As a noun, "an alcoholic" refers to a person addicted to alcohol, so context matters.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The restaurant serves both _____ and non-alcoholic drinks."
Answer: alcoholic
In your own words, what does "alcoholic" mean?
Containing alcohol, or relating to someone who is addicted to alcohol.
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