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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The French château-style dwelling was built in 1990 and featured a two-story library, wine cellar, tennis court, pool, and home theater. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 There’s a speakeasy on site as well as a wine cellar, where the local community and guests enjoy weekly changing cocktails and even charcuterie on cellar nights (last Thursday of the month). Midwest Living, 15 June 2026 The wine cellar and cocktail programs have been greatly expanded, though. Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The dining area offers an incorporated wine cellar, and the family room features an entertainment wall. Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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