wine cellar

noun

: a room for storing wines
also : a stock of wines

Examples of wine cellar in a Sentence

She has built up an impressive wine cellar over the years.
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This early history is tangible in century-old oaks, Cape Dutch gables and the 1767 wine cellar, but its current incarnation starts with the purchase by South African business magnate Dick Enthoven in 1993. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 And be sure to take advantage of the on-site dining options, too, including Bar Sierra (where talented sommelier Chip Ermish curates a spectacularly diverse wine cellar) and Cafe Crêpe, a food truck making masterful French treats. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon invites us into his speakeasy-style wine cellar to share a few favorite vintages. John Vorwald, Robb Report, 24 May 2026 The three-story addition featured a new primary suite, a movie theater that seats 20, an office, and a wine cellar. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine cellar

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wine cellar was in the 14th century

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“Wine cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine%20cellar. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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