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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Other highlights include an office lined with floating shelves, a wine cellar, and a fitness room. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 In 2010, police discovered a body in the wine cellar, crammed into a hole. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026 The lower level was finished in 2023 and has an exercise room, a wine cellar, an entertainment area, a recreation space for children, a craft room and an additional bedroom with a full bath. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Bonus points if the event is actually hosted at a vineyard or wine cellar. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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