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sangria

noun

san·​gria saŋ-ˈgrē-ə How to pronounce sangria (audio)
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: a usually iced punch typically made of red wine, fruit or fruit juice, and soda water

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Ten years ago, bringing a bottle of sangria or rum, tequila, vodka, or whiskey was the social norm. Essence, 26 Nov. 2025 Use red wine for a traditional or festive holiday sangria. Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025 An outdoor bar served creole punch and sangria. Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025 Tie the look together by adding orange slices to your favorite holiday sangria recipe. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sangria

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sangria was in 1951

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“Sangria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sangria. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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