wine 1 of 2

noun

Definition of winenext
as in liquor

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verb

as in to drink
to drink wine or give wine to (another person) to drink wined and dined her clients in hopes of closing the deal

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Recent Examples of wine
Noun
The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake is a standout for wine lovers, with a daily shuttle to several local favorites (check out Laurentia and Kosicek) and easy access to Geneva State Park. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Though wine was not explicitly mentioned, American alcohol has been the target of boycotts imposed by several Canadian provinces since last March. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Haubert, whose district includes unincorporated parts of the county, has previously defended millions of dollars in discretionary awards to wine growers, saying his district benefits from a robust wine region. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 The creation of Amarone is one of the wine world’s great accidents, ranking right up there with the unintended secondary fermentation in bottle that created Champagne and the fermentation-stopping addition of neutral spirit to wine barrels that resulted in the production of Port. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
  1. liquor
  2. drink
  3. alcohol
  4. sip
  5. bottle
  6. mead
  7. booze
  8. rum
Noun
  • The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks, to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquor
Verb
  • Food and drink Zori’s 32-year-old chef, Siniša Jevrosimov, is an exceptional talent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • And even though alcohol sales have dropped, people are still seeking out comparable flavors in nonalcoholic options and mocktails.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Campbell became a member of the band after the death of lead guitarist Steve Clark, who died in 1991 from a combination of drugs and alcohol.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Verb
  • In Surfside, high-end travelers go shopping at Bal Harbour and sip bubbles at the Champagne Bar at the Four Seasons Surf Club.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Customers seated at either the bar or tables can sip on an assortment of margaritas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sip
Noun
  • The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • True to form, Bladee’s daggers land with a delivery as sweet and honeyed as mead in his ethereal voice.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Two days of metal, mead, free pinball and arcade games, and a cheese-curd street party.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Definition of mead
Noun
  • As a result, our northern neighbor banned the sale of American booze (which is still ongoing in nearly all Canada’s provinces today).
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • No business bought more bottles of booze from state liquor stores than Bardenay’s downtown Boise location during fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • The New York bar quickly became a hot spot known for its creative cocktails, particularly those infused with rum.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Both locations, which feature ship riggings, ocean-blue floors and other buccaneer-chic theming, offer a gastropub menu of burgers, salads, prime-rib sandwiches and a rum wall stocked with hundreds of rare bottles.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rum

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“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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