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 main house includes another four ensuite bedrooms, plus a wine cellar, sauna, and wet bar. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 The house features a large great room and gourmet kitchen, along with other luxury amenities such as a wine cellar and private gym. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Seacrest’s residency also saw the expansion of the primary bedroom and the addition of a wine cellar and a two-bedroom guest cottage. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 Other amenities include a professional chef’s kitchen, private cinema, wine cellar and tasting room, gym, boardroom, cedar sauna and steam room. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 22 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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