cider

noun ci·der \ ˈsī-dər \

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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a cup of apple cider

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Makes 2 cups cherries 2 cups tart red cherries (skeenas are great) ½ cup sugar 1 cup apple wood chips ¼ cup cider vinegar 1.

— jackie varriano, The Seattle Times, "Taking fruit beyond sweet: Pickle it, smoke it, serve it with meat," 30 Aug. 2017
More than 60 craft beers and hard ciders as well as 30 one-of-a-kind firkins will be featured during the Naperville Firkin Beer Fest, which makes its debut Sept. 9 at CityGate Centre in Naperville.

— Naperville Sun, "'Firkin Beer Fest' set to barrel into Naperville," 25 Aug. 2017
Creamy horseradish sauce ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish ¼ cup apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Half roasted chicken recipe | Varanese," 15 Aug. 2017
Meanwhile, stir together broccoli slaw mix, scallion, pickled okra, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.

— marian cooper cairns, Country Living, "Sloppy Joes with Pickled Okra Slaw," 9 Aug. 2017
Sample a number of hard ciders, craft beers, cocktails and artisan wines.

— lisa deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top weekend events: Boz Scaggs, Chula Vista Lemon Festival, Metallica," 4 Aug. 2017
Slice cabbage and toss with green apple, cider vinegar, remaining onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Salmon Burgers with Cabbage-Apple Slaw," 28 July 2017
Locust wants to open the world of cider to Fort Worth.

— robert philpot, star-telegram, "Sweet! (Or sometimes dry.) Fort Worth to get its first cidery," 27 July 2017
The best dishes reflect chef Wes Whitsell’s Southern roots: smoked pork shoulder with greens and cider; half chicken with dirty rice.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of cider

Middle English sidre, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sicera strong drink, from Greek (Septuagint) sikera, from Hebrew shēkhār

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Definition of cider for English Language Learners

: a drink made from apples

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cider

noun ci·der \ ˈsī-dər \

Definition of cider for Students

:the juice pressed out of fruit (as apples) and used especially as a drink and in making vinegar

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