red wine

noun

: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes

Examples of red wine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Others might love to chill out with a glass of red wine and listen to some great music. — Liz Johnson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Whether someone wants an all-biodynamic pairing, drinks only red wine, has a modest budget or hopes to experience some of the world's rarest bottles, the program is designed to be flexible rather than prescriptive. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The color of wine vinegar can change over time—red wine vinegar, for example, may pale or brown. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Stir 1 cup vinegar (such as red wine, white wine, apple cider, white balsamic, or unseasoned rice) into strained syrup to combine. — Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for red wine

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