wine list

noun

plural wine lists
: a list of wines that are available to be served at a restaurant
The restaurant has an extensive wine list.

Examples of wine list in a Sentence

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The 60-seat restaurant is known for its cooked-to-perfection aged steaks, seafood towers, classic cocktails and extensive wine list. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Think escargot beignets, a four-pepper Le Steak au Poivre burger, halibut kombujime, and more, alongside a rotating wine list. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 The name of the game is an energetic wine list favoring biodynamic and natural wines, snacks, cocktails and… ice cream. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Visit in the morning for pastries, at lunch for grain bowls and tartines, and by night, explore a dynamic wine list that travels the globe. — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine list

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wine list was in 1833

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“Wine list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine%20list. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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