red wine

noun

: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes

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During the third quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers' home matchup against the Chicago Bulls, James chased after a loose ball and ended up bumping into a fan who happened to be carrying a cup of red wine. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, cook ¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 So far, the team has demonstrated the system with beer, cake, coffee, oranges and red wine. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 How relaxing and indulgent, wrapped in a plush bathrobe, lingering over lobster bisque, juicy steak and a bottle of red wine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red wine

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red wine was in the 15th century

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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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