coq au vin

noun

ˌkōk-ō-ˈvan 

ˌkäk-ō-, 

ˌkōk-ō-ˈvaⁿ 

ˌkäk-ō-

: chicken cooked in usually red wine

Examples of coq au vin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s not enough to do anything of substance, like a coq au vin or, my favorite, brisket bourguignon. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026

The leaves flavor favorites such as coq au vin and stifado (a classic Greek beef stew). — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025

Food and drink The picanha sharing plate and coq au vin at Cavalier are both worth ordering, depending on your protein preference. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026

For $55 a person, experience the Napoleonic splendor of the Palace Arms, its steak frites or coq au vin and butterscotch caramel cream for dessert. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, cock with wine

First Known Use

circa 1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coq au vin

• aneurin
• crystallin
• eosin
• mandolin
• porphyrin
• superfine
• underpin
• vietminh
• violin
• akin
• auxin
• buckskin