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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Private dining in the wine cellar can be arranged for an extra charge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Head north to Porto, famous for its colorful riverside architecture, historic wine cellars or visit Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in the world, offering rich medieval history, ancient libraries and atmospheric cobblestone streets. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Below the main level, an interior staircase leads to a 750-bottle basement wine cellar, custom‑built in redwood to match the rest of the home. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 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 See All Example Sentences for wine cellar

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Jun. 2026.

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