sangria

noun

san·​gria saŋ-ˈgrē-ə How to pronounce sangria (audio)
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: a usually iced punch typically made of red wine, fruit or fruit juice, and soda water

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Plus a white sangria mixed with a medley of berries (Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cocktails again), thanks to resident bartender Chris Morocco. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026 Sun, sea, sand and sangria have reigned supreme here for decades, from the hedonistic super clubs that provide its late-night soundtrack, to the beach bars overlooking its famous Balearic sunset. Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 4 June 2026 Watermelon adds a high-summer twist to a classic sangria. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 New culinary and hospitality figures honored • Reda Bellarbi-Salah founded midtown mainstay Aioli Bodega Española, known for its tapas, paella and sangria, in 1994. Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sangria

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sangria was in 1951

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“Sangria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sangria. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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