non-alcoholic vs nonalcoholic

Both "non-alcoholic" and "nonalcoholic" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Non-alcoholic" is typically used with a hyphen when it precedes a noun, while "nonalcoholic" is used as a single word when it functions as an adjective.

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non-alcoholic

This is correct when used before a noun to describe something that does not contain alcohol.

Use "non-alcoholic" with a hyphen when it comes before a noun, such as in "non-alcoholic beverages."

Examples:

I prefer non-alcoholic drinks at parties.
The restaurant offers a variety of non-alcoholic cocktails.

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Listen, I just had non-alcoholic drinks with Les Moonves.
At dinner all non-alcoholic drinks are free.
After Prohibition was repealed lobbying by the non-alcoholic preserved cherry industry encouraged the Food and Drug Administration to revise federal policy toward canned cherries.
Another popular non-alcoholic drink is orange juice.
Your non-alcoholic beverage looks strangely like beer.
Includes: Low-alcohol beer and non-alcoholic beer.
All non-alcoholic minibar food and beverages are included.
A nice, sweet, soothing cup of non-alcoholic tea.
She takes me aside, asks proudly for something non-alcoholic to drink.
I've never seen so many empty bottles of non-alcoholic champagne before.
Crodino is a non-alcoholic bitter aperitif, produced by Gruppo Campari since 1995.
A minibar service is available upon request, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Accommodation in Staff Quarter, Meals, non-alcoholic drinks and monthly salary.
Special drink: alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktail Mimosa.
Empty the syringe into any non-alcoholic drink, except for tea.
The tablets should be swallowed with some water or other non-alcoholic drink.
You purchase fresh goods, non-alcoholic beverages and beer from local dealers.
On board you will be served fruit, prosecco and non-alcoholic beverages.
No sophisticated cocktails- just beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks.

Alternatives:

alcohol-free
without alcohol
non-alcoholic beverages
non-alcoholic drinks
non-alcoholic beer

nonalcoholic

This is correct when used as a single word to function as an adjective.

Use "nonalcoholic" as a single word when it functions as an adjective, such as in "nonalcoholic beer."

Examples:

She ordered a nonalcoholic beer at the bar.
The menu includes a selection of nonalcoholic options.

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Producer of food products: the drinks aerated nonalcoholic in assortment, pearl barley.
It's nonalcoholic, but I need that.
Non-invasive tests for liver fibrosis in alcoholic, nonalcoholic and viral liver diseases are likely to become more widely used.
From10.00 a.m. until 11.00 p.m. all alcoholic and nonalcoholic domestic and international drinks are served non-stop at the bar, as well as exquisite tropical cocktails.
One thing I don't miss about deployment's the nonalcoholic beer.
You've all been served nothing but nonalcoholic Duff.
Large selection of wines, beers and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
Give me another one of these nonalcoholic beers.
Bowling bar with a games room and a modern restaurant that serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Enjoy a complimentary selection of wine, spirits, and nonalcoholic beverages.
The only thing your friends are not getting into Is the nonalcoholic beer.
Maureen's aunt is a 12stepper, so Terry told me to order more nonalcoholic beer, which I did.
One waffle, three beers, and three nonalcoholic beers.
Bar:The Hotel Casa Valdese is equipped with a Self-service Bar where you can buy nonalcoholic drinks, fruit juices, water, beer and wine.
During all meals all nonalcoholic drinks, coffee and tea from the buffet are free.
Next to the restaurant is a lounge bar, whose offers boasts a rich selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
the bar offers you a variety of nonalcoholic or alcoholic drinks and deserts
Appetizers, savory pies, finger food and single-serving meals will be served to your guests together with a wide choice of drinks: still and sparkling wines, fruit juice, alcoholic and nonalcoholic aperitifs.
In order to meet our customers' requests starting with January, we are waiting for you with a new intimate and refined space with a café destination, where you can enjoy a quality coffee, a boiled wine as well as other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

Alternatives:

alcohol-free
without alcohol
nonalcoholic beverages
nonalcoholic drinks
non-alcoholic

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