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booze

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbuz// UK //bˈuːz// booze Archaic Informal Slang

n. any kind of drink that contains alcohol, like beer, wine, or whiskey. It is a very casual word for a drink.

n. alcoholic beverages of any variety. Informal in register and typically used in social or colloquial contexts.


SIMPLE

He spent all his money on booze.

CONTEXTUAL

The party was a success, though they nearly ran out of booze before midnight.

COMPLEX

Despite the strict regulations on the sale of spirits, local authorities struggled to prevent the flow of cheap booze into the festival grounds.

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Usage

Uncountable; refers to alcohol in general rather than specific bottles.

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