B2 noun Informell

booze

/buːz/

Booze is an informal term used to refer to alcoholic beverages in general. It is most commonly used in casual conversation to describe drinking at social gatherings or referring to someone's habit of consuming alcohol.

Beispiele

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1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
booze
Verb
booze
Adverb
boozily
Adjektiv
boozy
Verwandt
boozer
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

Schnelles Quiz

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: booze

Beispiele

1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

everyday

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

formal

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

informal

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

4

Sociological research indicates that the availability of cheap booze correlates with higher rates of public disturbance.

academic

Academic studies show that inexpensive alcohol is linked to more frequent social problems.

5

The corporate gala will offer a wide selection of top-shelf booze and fine wines.

business

The company party will provide high-quality liquor and expensive wines.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
booze
Verb
booze
Adverb
boozily
Adjektiv
boozy
Verwandt
boozer

Häufige Kollokationen

free booze complimentary alcoholic drinks
cheap booze inexpensive or low-quality alcohol
hard booze strong spirits or high-proof alcohol
illicit booze illegal or bootlegged alcohol
get on the booze to start drinking heavily

Häufige Phrasen

Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB)

A request for guests to bring their own alcohol to an event.

The booze cruise

A short trip taken specifically to buy cheap alcohol or to drink on a boat.

Off the booze

The state of abstaining from drinking alcohol.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

booze vs boos

Boos are sounds of disapproval made by a crowd, while booze is alcohol.

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Nutzungshinweise

Booze is strictly informal. While very common in spoken British and American English, it should be replaced with 'alcohol' or 'beverages' in professional writing.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often try to use 'booze' as a countable noun (e.g., 'I bought three boozes'), but it is uncountable and should be used with 'some' or 'bottles of'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

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Wortherkunft

Originates from the Middle Dutch word 'būsen', which means to drink to excess.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Can function as an intransitive verb (e.g., 'He spent the night boozing.') Often follows adjectives like 'free', 'cheap', or 'hard'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking cultures, 'booze' is a central, though sometimes controversial, element of social life, pubs, and celebration.

Schnelles Quiz

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: booze

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