How to Use alcohol by volume in a Sentence

alcohol by volume

noun
  • The light lager is available in cans at 3% alcohol by volume.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The drink is made with real vodka and is 11% alcohol by volume in a 12 ounce can.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Beer’s alcohol by volume ranges from 3% to 13%, with most styles falling between 4% and 7%.
    — Clark Da​nderson, The Conversation, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The team will send samples to third-party labs for further testing, including an attempt to confirm the alcohol by volume, which is expected to be low.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Alcoholic beverages must be below 20% alcohol by volume and no glass containers are allowed.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Alcoholic beverages must be below 20% alcohol by volume and no glass containers are allowed.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Examples of beers that might benefit from aging include some stouts, and beers with higher ABV (alcohol by volume) that are made with dark malts.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Examples of beers that might benefit from aging include some stouts, and beers with higher ABV (alcohol by volume) that are made with dark malts.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Across the board, it’s also known for its lower price point and ABV (alcohol by volume) which averages 10-12% by nature.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Simply place your bottle of vodka, rum, tequila—any spirit with more than 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) or 80 proof—in the freezer.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Alcohol-free or low-ABV (alcohol by volume) beverages are fantastic alternatives for those practicing moderation or in recovery.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Unlike alcohol's standardized ABV (alcohol by volume) THC potency varies widely which makes dosing unpredictable.
    — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Spirit aperitifs are attractive for a number of reasons, including the popularity of lower alcohol by volume (ABV) drinks as a result of generations drinking less than ever before as well as escapism drinking trends.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Note that vodka is typically around 40 percent ABV (alcohol by volume), while rubbing alcohol is about 70 percent—so vodka may not be as effective in some uses, but can be a helpful as a backup solution.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026

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