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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Finished in Rioja red wine casks, layers of tart and rich dark berry fruit complement its smoky character. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Just then, they were joined by Colin Jost as Hegseth — and Pirro promptly spit red wine in his face in surprise. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 May 2025 Ever wonder why that pounding headache seems worse after consuming red wine as opposed to drinking white or sparkling? Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025 Place in a bowl and add enough red wine vinegar to cover. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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