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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Entrées include a wide array of options, from a red wine pot roast or spaghetti and meatballs to chicken fingers or short rib mac and cheese. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 Most red wines taste best somewhere between 55°F and 65°F, depending on the style. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Dinner includes a starter and main course served on china and paired with white or red wine. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Share it, then share a simple salad of greens, warm goat cheese and croutons with a red wine vinaigrette for a nice contrast. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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