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
Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
There will be wine, cheese and music on Friday, and face painting, pony rides, music classes and jump houses on Saturday.
—Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Les Trois specializes in aperitifs, small pours of fortified Berryessa Gap Vineyards wine infused with botanicals and local produce.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
But wine lovers, sommeliers and writers have long sought out wines from Beaujolais’ 10 cru appellations — Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Côte de Brouilly and Brouilly — for their quality and affordability, typically in the $25-$40 range.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
There’s music, food, wine, a short discussion, a ritual.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
One thing is certain: All of the wines made here exhibit striking minerality.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The two establishments have much in common, in that their annual wine auctions offer members of the wine trade and wine lovers an early opportunity to evaluate a vintage while raising money to support their namesake hospitals and related foundations.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2024
All the wines here are by the glass or by the bottle and are at a price point that is friendly.
—Ronnie Koenig, Forbes, 30 Mar. 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
Chris first enlists the help of André to explore dishes that feel uniquely American, as well as suggesting Italian wines that would pair well with them.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
There will be wine, cheese and music on Friday, and face painting, pony rides, music classes and jump houses on Saturday.
—Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Les Trois specializes in aperitifs, small pours of fortified Berryessa Gap Vineyards wine infused with botanicals and local produce.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
But wine lovers, sommeliers and writers have long sought out wines from Beaujolais’ 10 cru appellations — Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Côte de Brouilly and Brouilly — for their quality and affordability, typically in the $25-$40 range.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
There’s music, food, wine, a short discussion, a ritual.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
One thing is certain: All of the wines made here exhibit striking minerality.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The two establishments have much in common, in that their annual wine auctions offer members of the wine trade and wine lovers an early opportunity to evaluate a vintage while raising money to support their namesake hospitals and related foundations.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2024
All the wines here are by the glass or by the bottle and are at a price point that is friendly.
—Ronnie Koenig, Forbes, 30 Mar. 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 18 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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