often attributive
1
a
: the alcoholic fermented juice of fresh grapes used as a beverage
b
: wine or a substitute used in Christian communion services
2
: the alcoholic usually fermented juice of a plant product (such as a fruit) used as a beverage
blackberry wine
3
: something that invigorates or intoxicates
4
: a dark red
wined; wining
: to drink wine
: to give wine to
wined and dined his friends
Examples of wine in a Sentence
Noun
apple, blueberry, and other fruit wines
Recent Examples on the Web
Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
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Cabernet franc represents only a small proportion of the grapes processed for winemaking in California, Mirassou says.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Maynard Keenan James, lead singer of the Puscifer, Tool and A Perfect Circle opened the Scottsdale tasting room in 2019 to offer a taste of his Verde Valley and Willcox wines from Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Tickets include animal encounters, live music, and up to 40 ounces of beer and wine tastings.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
My grandfather’s grandfather—a tall, corpulent Indian, prone to indulging in fine wines, fine poetry, and fine art—lived in Delhi and worked for the British.
—Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Today, numerous regions around the world produce wine, each with its own traditions and unique characteristics.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
The event features tastings of wine, beer and food.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
Here's a recap: 'To really good second dates': Brandon took Joy to his family's cabin for chocolate fondue, wine and deep chats
Last episode, Joy and Rogers had a breakthrough that propelled their relationship forward after a bad date soured it a few weeks prior.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2024
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
As the meal wined down, guests like Charli XCX and Anja Rubik began arriving and the evening moved outside, where everyone lounged side-by-side on low-slung sofas, taking in the glittering city views, while Latin instrumental band Hermanos Gutiérrez provided sounds.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2024
Collins took the college route to the elite tour, playing at the University of Virginia and wining NCAA singles titles in 2014 and 2016.
—John Pye, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Throughout her final years, David and I were able to wine and dine her to keep her spirits up, particularly after Covid-19 struck.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2022
Employee resource groups have come a long way from mainly hosting networking events where members could wine and whine—as critics sarcastically described them.
—Joann S. Lublin, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2021
Nicknamed the Black Pearl, the resort saw entertainers such as Ray Charles and James Brown, who would wine and dine with other vacationers hailing from the eastern part of the country.
—Morgan Jerkins, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2021
Noun
Multi-course dinners featuring South African wine pairings are served by candlelight at the main restaurant or course-by-course by your butler in-villa.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Related Articles Luxury South Bay wine retailer Angie An is on a quest to make the wine world less intimidating
Cabernet franc represents only a small proportion of the grapes processed for winemaking in California, Mirassou says.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Maynard Keenan James, lead singer of the Puscifer, Tool and A Perfect Circle opened the Scottsdale tasting room in 2019 to offer a taste of his Verde Valley and Willcox wines from Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Tickets include animal encounters, live music, and up to 40 ounces of beer and wine tastings.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
My grandfather’s grandfather—a tall, corpulent Indian, prone to indulging in fine wines, fine poetry, and fine art—lived in Delhi and worked for the British.
—Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Today, numerous regions around the world produce wine, each with its own traditions and unique characteristics.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
The event features tastings of wine, beer and food.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
Here's a recap: 'To really good second dates': Brandon took Joy to his family's cabin for chocolate fondue, wine and deep chats
Last episode, Joy and Rogers had a breakthrough that propelled their relationship forward after a bad date soured it a few weeks prior.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2024
Verb
No 19 Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast California As a young child, Jean-Charles Boisset played in the Pinot Noir vineyards of the Clos du Vougeot in northern Burgundy and his family is well versed in the production of excellent Pinot Noir wines there.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
As the meal wined down, guests like Charli XCX and Anja Rubik began arriving and the evening moved outside, where everyone lounged side-by-side on low-slung sofas, taking in the glittering city views, while Latin instrumental band Hermanos Gutiérrez provided sounds.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2024
Collins took the college route to the elite tour, playing at the University of Virginia and wining NCAA singles titles in 2014 and 2016.
—John Pye, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Throughout her final years, David and I were able to wine and dine her to keep her spirits up, particularly after Covid-19 struck.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2022
Employee resource groups have come a long way from mainly hosting networking events where members could wine and whine—as critics sarcastically described them.
—Joann S. Lublin, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2021
Nicknamed the Black Pearl, the resort saw entertainers such as Ray Charles and James Brown, who would wine and dine with other vacationers hailing from the eastern part of the country.
—Morgan Jerkins, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2021
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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
wine
1 of 2 noun1
: an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice
2
: an alcoholic beverage made from the usually fermented juice of fruits (as peaches or berries) other than grapes
3
: a dark red color
wine
2 of 2 verb
wined; wining
1
: to drink wine
2
: to provide with wine
wined and dined my friends
Medical Definition
wine
noun1
: fermented grape juice containing varying percentages of alcohol together with ethers and esters that give it bouquet and flavor
2
: a pharmaceutical preparation using wine as a vehicle
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