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

The menu offered classic and contemporary French dishes such as filet mignon au poivre, steak frites, coq au vin, and boeuf Bourguignon. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Pick up suppers like chicken pot pie, classic lasagna, and coq au vin to enjoy later or snack on one of the homemade focaccia sandwiches and Splendora’s Gelato in store. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026

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