Abv

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of alcohol by volume. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable

    "At only 2% ABV, this brand of beer won't get you drunk cheaply."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of ABV (“alcohol by volume”). alt-of, countable, uncountable

    "This tells me that wine lovers are still entranced by French wine, so here are three to be getting on with: Cuvée Fleur Rosé 2008 Vin de Pays de L'Herault (£3.89, Waitrose; 12% abv) is a rustic rosé with bite, freshness and character, more charming than many a more expensive bottle, and one I'd swig from a Duralex tumbler."

  3. 3
    Initialism of American-born Vietnamese. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable

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alcohol by volume

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"At only 2% ABV, this brand of beer won't get you drunk cheaply."

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