wine

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noun, often attributive \ˈwīn\

Definition of wine

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

Recent Examples of wine from the Web

A consumer in London checking the provenance of a bottle of fine wine, for example, could confirm the vintage, or be alerted to the possibility of counterfeiting if the bottle had actually been dispatched to a different country.

— The Economist, "The Gemini makersMillions of things will soon have digital twins," 13 July 2017
But before celebrity fans like Jimmy Kimmel and Patton Oswalt could rub elbows with cast over official Game of Thrones wine and beer, there was, of course, the episode itself.

— vanityfair.com, "The Big Winner of the Emmy Nominations," 13 July 2017
Using natural yeast produces a drink that slowly changes and ages like wine, hitting peaks at different points.

— francine maroukian, Popular Mechanics, "You Need to Know About Real, Boozy Ginger Beer," 7 July 2017
In the main dining room, lit by votive candles, a group of 15 were celebrating the birthday of YSL’s studio director, while waiters in tan hide aprons circulated with wine bottles and glasses.

— sara lieberman, New York Times, "Anahi, a Steakhouse, Is the Toast of Paris Again," 5 July 2017
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The family-friendly concert will feature local food vendors, craft beer and wine.

— Post-Tribune, "Community news," 5 July 2017
Barstow farmers market Fresh produce, baked goods, local wines, seafood and cut flowers. 7:30 a.m.-noon, Calvert County Fairgrounds, Route 231, Barstow.

— Washington Post, "Community events in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, July 6-13, 2017," 5 July 2017
There’s no wine or beer, but plenty of aguas frescas, bottled soft drinks, shakes and smoothies.

— bud kennedy, star-telegram.com, "A new chicken mole at Frida’s, and prepare for the Peach Festival," 5 July 2017
There’s a small wine bar with bottles overhead and high back stools, white brick walls and faux wood tiles on the floor.

— linda bladholm, miamiherald, "Much more than salad at North Miami Beach’s Lettuce & Tomato," 3 July 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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Other Alcoholic Beverage Terms

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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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

play

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

play

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

Medical Dictionary

wine

play

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