hard cider

noun

: fermented apple juice

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The rest of our stay here felt equal parts sentimental and sophisticated—pie-making sessions came with hard cider tastings; a spirited host recited dad jokes alongside chocolate and whiskey pairings; and movie nights in the barn were fueled by vintage candy and cocktails. Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025 Crisp, bubbly, tart, sweet and refreshing, hard cider is a versatile summer pour. Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025 Carter, our former Test Kitchen director, crafted a recipe for a mustard that uses hard cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples for a fruitier edge, but one that still packs a punch. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025 Most of what is served is hard cider containing alcohol but most of its cocktails are also offered with non-alcoholic ingredients. Gary Stern, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hard cider

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard cider was in 1786

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“Hard cider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20cider. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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