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Definition of wine
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
wine
verb
wined;
wining
Definition of wine (Entry 2 of 2)
: to drink wine
: to give wine to
wined and dined his friends
Examples of wine in a Sentence
Noun
apple, blueberry, and other fruit winesRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Workers are supposed to wash their hands at 60-minute intervals and after opening each new case of refillable cups, which have to be stored at least 6 inches off the ground, as do cases of wine or other booze. — Melia Russell, SFChronicle.com, "At Outside Lands, not a plastic bottle or straw in sight," 9 Aug. 2019 Yamahai sake is typically gamy , earthy and nutty , and often compared to the funky flavors and acidity of natural wine. — Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "A complete guide to sake from the sake guru at Ototo," 8 Aug. 2019 Enjoy a stop at Cameron’s Winery in Northfield, Mass., for a tasting of five wines. — courant.com, "Community News For The East Hartford Edition," 7 Aug. 2019 Just up the alley is Restaurant Gabriel: Dinner for two with wine runs about $80. — Scott Haas, BostonGlobe.com, "How to afford a trip to expensive Switzerland," 6 Aug. 2019 Surrender to Cueva's kitchen for a tasting menu that relies predominantly on the same native ingredients found in Puerto Rico's simple country kitchens, or fondas, especially fish and vegetables, and paired beautifully with a variety of wines. — David Jefferys, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Spend 72 Hours in San Juan, Puerto Rico," 6 Aug. 2019 So why in the land of fine wines is rosé, the industry’s poor cousin, enjoying such a boom? — The Economist, "Even the French are learning to drink pink," 1 Aug. 2019 If that's not enough to rev your engine, the deal also comes with overnight stays for you and several guests, up to four gourmet dinners and an encyclopedic roster of impressive wines. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "The Post Oak Hotel at Upton Houston debuts $1M package including 'His and Hers' Bentleys," 30 July 2019 Brule will offer a $44 Dine Out Delray menu that has the option of a wine pairing add-on for $12. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Four picks for Delray Beach Restaurant Week Aug. 1-7," 30 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Patrons can wine and dine on the small front patio, which captures the authentic neighborhood charm near the heart of the city. 603 E. 6th Ave. — The Know Staff, The Know, "The coolest patios and rooftops to eat and drink on in the Front Range," 27 June 2019 Purists, like Hovhannisyan, insist that fresh lavash—torn and folded for easy scooping—is the only acceptable utensil for eating khash, and that vodka, never wine or beer, is its only worthy sidekick. — Benjamin Kemper, Smithsonian, "A Brief History of Khash, Armenia’s Love-It-or-Hate-It Hangover Cure (Recipe)," 27 Feb. 2018 Purchases of growlers and kegs include a chance to wine one of four $50 Beer Engine gift cards. — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Buckeye Beer Engine anniversary aids Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corp.: A Place in the Sun," 26 Feb. 2018 Cocktails frequently lose out to wine and beer at home because so much of what’s on menus requires more effort and expense than non-professionals are willing to commit to. — Anne Brockhoff, kansascity, "Simple and delicious cocktails you can make at home | The Kansas City Star," 20 Feb. 2018 Pence’s press secretary’s comment comes after the Times reported last week that the vice president has been wineing and dining influential Republican donors at the Naval Observatory. — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, "Is Mike Pence Hedging Bets The Russia Scandal Will Make Him President?," 12 July 2017 SANTA ROSA, Calif. — In the heart of Northern California’s wine country, a civil engineer turned marijuana entrepreneur is adding a new dimension to the art of matching fine wines with gourmet food: cannabis and wine pairing dinners. — Thomas Fuller, New York Times, "Marijuana Industry Presses Ahead in California’s Wine Country," 18 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for wine
wine
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wine
: an alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
: an alcoholic drink made from plants or fruits other than grapes
: a dark reddish-purple color
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Kids Definition of wine
1
: an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of grapes
2
: an alcoholic beverage made from the usually fermented juice of fruits (as peaches) other than grapes
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Medical Definition of wine
1
: 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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