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wine cooler

noun

1
: a vessel or container in which wine is cooled
2
: a usually carbonated beverage that contains a mixture of wine and fruit juice

Examples of wine cooler in a Sentence

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Over time, alcoholic alternatives like wine coolers entered the marketplace and current trends indicate that many young adults drink less than previous generations. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 Next Hammered Metal Wine Cooler This wine cooler will come in handy year-round for girls' nights, cocktail parties, and beyond. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025 Past the dining area is the rest of the former 5G apartment, with a wine cooler and custom storage built into a recessed area that was uncovered in the demolition. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025 There are a number of rare Yeti deals rolling out for Prime Day, including this and only this colorway in the wine coolers section that’s just begging to chill your favorite red at your next dinner party. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wine cooler

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wine cooler was in 1815

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“Wine cooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine%20cooler. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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