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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Jenner also had a beverage in hand, with the supermodel seen holding a large glass of red wine. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 May 2025 Red red wine: Boat drinks with little straws are fine and all, but fans of the divine grape will be pleased with Swirl, a small but unique wine venue nestled away on Deck 6 behind the more expansive Whiskey Bar with just a few seats. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025 In one striking scene, Bad Bunny sits alone at a fancy dinner table with a glass of red wine in hand. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025 The new concept coming to Waldo — Audrey’s Wine + Bourbon — will offer glasses of red wine paired with a bit of bourbon on the side. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for red wine

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 May. 2025.

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