How to Use alcohol by volume in a Sentence

alcohol by volume

noun
  • This whiskey is more than two-thirds alcohol by volume, which is one spicy, boozy meatball.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The light lager is available in cans at 3% alcohol by volume.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The drinks have an alcohol by volume of 5% and come in a mixed pack and a six-pack of the slightly sweet option.
    — Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Feb. 2024
  • In fact, some versions contain less alcohol by volume than a typical draught.
    — Christine Mattheis, Health, 24 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • This spritz recipe skips the liqueur or aperitif to keep it very low-ABV (alcohol by volume).
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The kombucha is 8 percent alcohol by volume with a mango and lime flavor profile.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Most of the beers on the menu are less than 6% alcohol by volume in traditional European style.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Soju is distilled, like vodka, but has about half of the alcohol by volume (ABV).
    — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 11 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • In a social media post, the brewery shared that the drink, which comes in a milk carton, contains 2% milk and 7% alcohol by volume.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The easiest option was non-alcoholic and near beers, the latter required to be less than one-half of 1% alcohol by volume.
    — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2023
  • Users can search a drink to find a rating out of five stars, information about alcohol by volume and calories, in addition to detailed reviews about taste.
    — Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The 12-year-old whiskey is one of its oldest and highest-proof expressions, clocking in at 60% alcohol by volume.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • And to avoid dehydration, look for drinks with a lower amount of alcohol by volume, which is listed on the label as ABV.
    — Jillian Kramer, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2023
  • An alcohol by volume tax would levy a tax directly on the alcohol content without considering how that alcohol was produced.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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, 24 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • That’s not necessary with wine, which is about 14% alcohol by volume (ABV), or beer, which is usually about 5-7%.
    — TIME, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The lawsuit filed this week alleges fraternity members failed to follow their own policies, which prohibit beverages with more than 15% alcohol by volume.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • 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, 8 Aug. 2024
  • This drink can have an alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage of anywhere between four and 20%, depending on how long it has been fermented.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
  • 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, 29 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • Ming River Baijiu is a clear grain alcohol known for its high alcohol content, typically coming in at 40% to 60% alcohol by volume.
    — Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024

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