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\ ˈwīn 
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\Definition of wine
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
wine
verbwined; wining
Definition of wine (Entry 2 of 2)
: to drink wine
: to give wine to
wined and dined his friends
Examples of wine in a Sentence
Noun
apple, blueberry, and other fruit wines
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Esther Mobley is The San Francisco Chronicle’s wine critic.
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Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Thad Vogler to relocate San Francisco’s Bar Agricole, relaunch Obispo," 11 Feb. 2020 In retirement, former NFL player Will Blackmon is studying wine instead of plays.
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Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "Franchises help African Americans 'level the financial the playing field'," 11 Feb. 2020 The family's wines are available almost exclusively at the tasting room and online.
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Rachel King, Fortune, "How to spend a winter weekend in Napa," 11 Feb. 2020 Taste of Italy Located just south of Goodyear Ballpark, this counter-service restaurant serves New York-style pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, pasta plates and small beer and wine menus.
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azcentral, "5 restaurants near Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds spring training games in Goodyear," 11 Feb. 2020 The new lounge at the restaurant's entry will have two small sofas with chairs facing them and tables in between where customers can set down cocktails or wine.
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Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Fine-dining restaurant Ardent will close for six weeks for remodeling, adding a lounge and bar menu," 11 Feb. 2020 Inside, the apartment will include a gym, a home theater and a wine-tasting area with temperature-controlled...
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Katherine Clarke, WSJ, "A Massive Full-Floor Penthouse in Fort Lauderdale Lists for $35 Million," 10 Feb. 2020 Tickets include a 4-course meal featuring an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert along with a cocktail and wine pairing.
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Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Feb. 10-16," 10 Feb. 2020 The Huntsville hotel is already home to one bar, the first-floor AC Lounge, focused on smocked cocktails and upscale wines (Four Graces, Juggernaut, etc.) and bourbons (Blanton's, Eagle Rare, Willett, etc.).
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Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Sweet view, new bar, restaurant coming to downtown Huntsville," 7 Feb. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The Press: Where to wine down on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve — wineries open for the holidays.
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Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Briefing: What would a 2010 San Franciscan think of the city now?," 18 Dec. 2019 Louisiana Purchase will wine and dine guests at its second Sicilian Chefs Table dinner party.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Dish: San Diego taco institution opens third location in Mission Valley," 12 Sep. 2019 Patrons can wine and dine on the small front patio, which captures the authentic neighborhood charm near the heart of the city.
603 E. 6th Ave.
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The Know Staff, The Know, "The coolest patios and rooftops to eat and drink on in the Front Range," 27 June 2019 Purists, like Hovhannisyan, insist that fresh lavash—torn and folded for easy scooping—is the only acceptable utensil for eating khash, and that vodka, never wine or beer, is its only worthy sidekick.
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Benjamin Kemper, Smithsonian, "A Brief History of Khash, Armenia’s Love-It-or-Hate-It Hangover Cure (Recipe)," 27 Feb. 2018 Purchases of growlers and kegs include a chance to wine one of four $50 Beer Engine gift cards.
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Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Buckeye Beer Engine anniversary aids Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corp.: A Place in the Sun," 26 Feb. 2018 Cocktails frequently lose out to wine and beer at home because so much of what’s on menus requires more effort and expense than non-professionals are willing to commit to.
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Anne Brockhoff, kansascity, "Simple and delicious cocktails you can make at home | The Kansas City Star," 20 Feb. 2018 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.
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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.
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Thomas Fuller, New York Times, "Marijuana Industry Presses Ahead in California’s Wine Country," 18 Mar. 2017
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More Definitions for wine
wine
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of wine
: 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
See the full definition for wine in the English Language Learners Dictionary
wine
noun\ ˈwīn \
\Kids Definition of wine
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
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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