wine

noun, often attributive \ ˈwīn \

Definition of wine

1 a :the alcoholic fermented juice of fresh grapes used as a beverage

b :wine or a substitute used in Christian communion services

2 :the alcoholic usually fermented juice of a plant product (such as a fruit) used as a beverage

blackberry wine

3 :something that invigorates or intoxicates

4 :a dark red

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Examples of wine in a Sentence

apple, blueberry, and other fruit wines

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North Beach farmers market Fresh produce, baked goods, local wines, seafood and cut flowers.

— Washington Post, "Community events in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties," 30 Aug. 2017
Waterside’s weekly Wine Day Wednesday is a free hourlong yoga session led by Erin Tracy from Indigo Yoga that offers participants $1 off wine at nearby Whole Foods Market Bar and Taco Diner.

— courtney ortega, star-telegram, "No gym membership? No problem. These free fitness classes will keep you in shape," 30 Aug. 2017
While the outdoor pavilion is the perfect backdrop for a summer-night picnic, be sure to leave the wine at home, as this family-friendly venue is booze-free.

— brittany martin, Los Angeles Magazine, "The 10 Best Things to Do in L.A. for Labor Day Weekend," 28 Aug. 2017
Cyn Shea's Cafe offers a gourmet espresso bar, boutique wines, and craft beers, as well as a popular mint julep tea.

— the tylt, AL.com, "Would you pay $999 for an iPhone?," 27 Aug. 2017
After a hearing, the council granted an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to allow permits for K1 Speed Indoor Kart Racing to operate a restaurant and serve beer and wine at 6212 Corte Del Abeto.

— laura groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "How they voted, Aug. 27," 27 Aug. 2017
Other events coinciding with the festival's 49th year include a beer and wine garden with live entertainment, a carnival, a community parade, and performers on the Breidert Green Entertainment Stage.

— jessi virtusio, Daily Southtown, "Falling for autumn fun in Frankfort," 25 Aug. 2017
The volume of their wine collection is impressive, then there’s the food, prepared by chef Gabriel Fenton of Bourbon Steak and Chef Steve Sprague of Corsair Kitchen & Bar.

— carlos frías, miamiherald, "We rated 11 favorite Miami Spice restaurants so you don’t have to," 23 Aug. 2017
Step 3: Deglaze the Pan → Deglaze the pan by adding a cup or two of wine or citrus, and reduce the liquid by at least half while scraping any meaty bits from the bottom of the pan.

— francine maroukian, Popular Mechanics, "The Two Ways To Cook Meat Perfectly Every Time," 18 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of wine

Middle English win, from Old English wīn; akin to Old High German wīn wine; both ultimately from Latin vinum wine, perhaps of non-Indo-European origin; akin to the source of Greek oinos wine

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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finish, gimlet, mull, sake, setup, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail

wine

verb

Definition of wine

wined; wining

intransitive verb

:to drink wine

transitive verb

:to give wine to

wined and dined his friends

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Pence’s press secretary’s comment comes after the Times reported last week that the vice president has been wineing and dining influential Republican donors at the Naval Observatory.

— lindsay kimble, PEOPLE.com, "Is Mike Pence Hedging Bets The Russia Scandal Will Make Him President?," 12 July 2017
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — In the heart of Northern California’s wine country, a civil engineer turned marijuana entrepreneur is adding a new dimension to the art of matching fine wines with gourmet food: cannabis and wine pairing dinners.

— thomas fuller, New York Times, "Marijuana Industry Presses Ahead in California’s Wine Country," 18 Mar. 2017

First Known Use of wine

1829

Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

finish, gimlet, mull, sake, setup, sommelier, syllabub, vintner, wassail

WINE Defined for English Language Learners

wine

noun

Definition of wine for English Language Learners

: an alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
: an alcoholic drink made from plants or fruits other than grapes
: a dark reddish-purple color

WINE Defined for Kids

wine

noun \ ˈwīn \

Definition of wine for Students

1 :an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of grapes

2 :an alcoholic beverage made from the usually fermented juice of fruits (as peaches) other than grapes

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wine

noun \ ˈwīn \

medical Definition of wine

1 :fermented grape juice containing varying percentages of alcohol together with ethers and esters that give it bouquet and flavor

2 :a pharmaceutical preparation using wine as a vehicle

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