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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Old Mallorcan hands will tell you the food scene here was never much—essentially the choice was between paella and shrimp in a beachside chiringuito or chargrilled meats in some gloomy wine cellar in downtown Palma. Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 A couple more en suite bedrooms can also be found on this floor, with the topmost level holding two more bedrooms and the lower level decked out with a media room, a gym, a wine cellar, an in-law suite with its own entrance, and access to a two-car garage. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026 These luxury properties feature amenities such as wine cellars, in-ground pools, and large acreage. Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 This was followed by a wickedly rich Saint-Émilion au chocolat for dessert, and a brilliant wine list – the hotel has one of the largest English wine cellars in the country. Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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