alcohol alcohol /ˈælkəhɔːl/

noun

1. () A liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent  ( alcoholic beverage , alcoholic drink , inebriant , alcohol , intoxicant )
   a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
    Alcohol (or drink) ruined him
   alcohol (or drink) ruined him
   
   
2. Any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation  ( alcohol )
   any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation