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 concrete megastructure is home to a number of observation decks, a restaurant with the highest wine cellar in the world (at 1,151 feet), and the EdgeWalk, a thrilling attraction that lets visitors walk outside the structure at 1,168 feet above street level. Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026 The parking spaces and wine cellars are also meted out sparingly, according to brokers, with preference going to the buyers of the larger units. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026 The property touts a number of amenities for entertaining including a chef’s kitchen, a wine cellar and lounge, two bars and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit. Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026 Think a tennis court, saltwater lagoon, fitness center, movie theater, cigar lounge,; and wine cellar. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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