cider

noun ci·der \ ˈsī-dər \

|Updated on: 6 Jul 2018

Examples: cider in a Sentence

Definition of cider

1 : fermented apple juice often made sparkling by carbonation or fermentation in a sealed container

2 : the expressed juice of fruit (such as apples) used as a beverage or for making other products (such as applejack)

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Examples of cider in a Sentence

a cup of apple cider

Recent Examples of cider from the Web

Colonial Americans drank roughly three times as much as modern Americans, primarily in the form of beer, cider, and whiskey.

— amanda cargill, Smithsonian, "What Did the Founding Fathers Eat and Drink as They Started a Revolution?," 3 July 2018
Wetherspoons, which operates nearly 900 pubs across Britain, said that some of its sites were no longer serving brands including John Smith’s beer and Strongbow cider on tap.

— amie tsang, New York Times, "U.K. Fears for Its Beer and Crumpets. Blame a Carbon Dioxide Shortage.," 29 June 2018
Plain Cellars has a pleasant mix of reds, dessert wines and cider, and a knowledgeable and friendly to guide you through them.

— latimes.com, "Detours worth taking on your next road trip," 20 May 2018
Throw back a Mighty Squirrel or Lord Hobo, or one of the other dozen local craft beers and ciders, while throwing those darts and watching a rugby match on the giant projector screen.

— laurie wilson, BostonGlobe.com, "Here’s a list of some restaurants and bars where you can play darts in New England," 12 June 2018
Expect a variety of beers and ciders along with an enviable selection of meads, also known as honeywines, which are made from fermenting water and honey.

— robert allen, Detroit Free Press, "7 must-go summer beer events in Michigan," 11 June 2018
Enjoy live music from the Ken Peltier Band, local beer, wine and ciders, food, and fun for the whole family at this annual fundraiser devoted to protecting Alaska farmland.

— Anchorage Daily News, "Coming up: An all-day jazz fest, the Three Barons Renaissance Fair and Ellis Paul," 31 May 2018
Over 75 IPAs, lagers, ciders, and other craft beers will also be in the offing. The park's new thrill ride, Harley Quinn Spinsanity, is a pendulum ride that swings passengers 147 feet back and forth at 70 mph while also spinning them.

— arthur levine, USA TODAY, "Summer barbeque festivals at theme parks," 24 May 2018
Pair a brew, cider, mead or cocktail with one of the board games provided — or bring your own.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Geeky Orlando-area restaurants, bars to visit," 24 May 2018

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