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 Italian chophouse’s dining room will be distinguished by Art Deco finishes, marble tables, a wine wall and a vintage red motorcycle suspended over the rear bar. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The annual event features a six-course gourmet meal and wine pairings prepared by Water Street restaurant chefs. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
On cue, left-wing French politicians have already shaken their fists at the prospect of wining and dining the mercurial American leader on French taxpayers’ bill, according to Le Figaro. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026 Earlier on Saturday, Diane Parry of France took down Wimbledon and US Open finalist Amanda Anisimova, wining 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 in a third set tiebreaker. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 30 May 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 plan is to eventually expand the location into a neighboring space, provide more seating and potentially apply for a liquor license.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Found was selected to advance its Direct Feedstock Extraction technology, a continuous electrochemical process designed to recover gallium directly from dilute liquors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquor
Verb
  • The result is great for work, drinks with the girls, and dinner reservations alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Jennifer Messemer-Skold, the communications director for Miami-Dade Water and Sewer, said the department’s stance is that the county’s tap water meets all current requirements and residents don’t need a filter to be drinking high quality water.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • People have been advised to avoid sunlight, sweet carbonated drinks, coffee and alcohol.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Verb
  • Laughing, smoking cigarettes, and sipping bottles of Red Stripe, numerous packs of Black folks lounged around the joint.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Attendees can try one of the new foods, like a Pickle Pie or Hmong Corndog, or sip on one of the many new beers, cocktails and other drinks.
    — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sip
Noun
  • One bottle of its Hyaluronic Acid serum leaves the shelves every ten seconds somewhere in the world, while more than 400 million views across TikTok suggest the appeal extends far beyond the loyal French customers who helped build the business.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Two days of metal, mead, free pinball and arcade games, and a cheese-curd street party.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
  • Add the rye whiskey, mead or vermouth, Campari and orange bitters and shake to combine.
    — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of mead
Noun
  • These kids have their run of the island, and there’s ample sun and boats, booze and pot, old friends and new ones at the ready whenever Annie’s journey of self-discovery gets too heavy.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Though booze and energy drinks are often consumed together, Verster argued that beverages like Red Bull aren’t to blame for bad things that happen when people get drunk.
    — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • Lisa Frank hair clips; the So Kitschy, made with vodka, rum and apricot and matched with a scrunchie set; and the Rooftop Daydream, a smoky-sweet mezcal cocktail with watermelon and basil, paired with a body wash bar.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • When prolonging the time around the table, a gin and tonic is typically the digestive drink of choice, although rum and coke would come in a close second.
    — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
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