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 California mission-style space, which officially opens to the public at the end of this month, features a large marble bar and several dining areas, including an ocean-view patio, private dining room, a speakeasy-style wine cellar, and a Bluffs Room with an open kitchen view. Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025 In the evenings, gather your group for fireside stargazing (there’ll be telescopes on hand) and a glass of Pinot Noir from the wine cellar. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025 The home features seven bedrooms, a six-car garage, billiard and arcade rooms, a gym with a private massage room, a 500-bottle walk-in wine cellar, a heated pool and a home theater, according to Zillow. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 11 June 2025 Wine There’s a reason why wine cellars are usually in the basement. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 9 June 2025 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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