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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Stir in one 750-ml bottle dry red wine (preferably Cabernet Sauvignon), then add short ribs along with any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026 One Sunday supper, over red wine and meatballs, my Italian mother-in-law announced that her nephew—our cousin, one of the youngest in a field of 13—was getting married. Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026 Marc and Clay requested red wine, champagne, and chocolates in their room after dinner. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 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 7 Apr. 2026.

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