Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Alcohol”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Alcohol
Alcohol is the singular noun form. Alcohols is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A liquid found in beer, wine, and spirits that can make people feel relaxed or drunk when consumed.
Why is the Plural of Alcohol “alcohols”?
The Both Plural Rule for Alcohol
This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules. Irregular form from corpus
Plural pattern: both.
How to Remember the Plural of Alcohol
Pair the two forms in your memory: alcohol (singular) ⇄ alcohols (plural). Say them together a few times.
A common slip-up: Often reduced to two syllables (AL-kol) in casual speech; the full three-syllable pronunciation is standard: AL-kuh-hol..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Alcohol
See alcohol and alcohols used in real sentences side by side.
- He does not drink alcohol. A2
- Alcohol consumption increases the risk of certain health problems. B2
- The cleaning product contains alcohol. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Alcohol
Wrong: The bottles contain much alcohol.
Correct: The bottles contain a lot of alcohol.
'Much' is used in negatives and questions; 'a lot of' is used in positive statements with uncountable nouns.
Wrong: He is addicted to the alcohol.
Correct: He is addicted to alcohol.
Uncountable nouns do not take the definite article 'the' in general statements.
How to Pronounce Alcohol and Alcohols
Three syllables: AL-kuh-hol. Stress on the first syllable. The ending 'ol' rhymes with 'pole'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Alcohol
These nouns follow the same both rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Alcohol
From Arabic "al-kuhl" originally meaning "fine powder" for eye makeup, later generalized to spirit-like substances.
Cultural note: Alcohol use varies by culture and religion; some cultures restrict it, while others have deep traditions of drinking wine or beer.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Alcohol
What is the plural of “alcohol”?
The plural of “alcohol” is “alcohols”.
Is “alcohols” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as both based on the available plural data.