Synonyms for

Marc

Verb / mɑ:rk / Another word for marc — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Marc is the residue that remains after grapes or other fruits have been pressed for juice.

Synonyms & similar words

pomace residue dregs lees grounds settlings sediment sludge slop waste remains leftovers scum trash garbage refuse scraps junk debris detritus

Synonyms by register

Formal

residue dregs sediment lees

Informal

leftovers scraps remains bits

Literary

husks shreds remnants

Antonyms

whole unprocessed raw unrefined unaltered original

Common collocations

  • grape marc
  • wine marc
  • marc de Bourgogne
  • marc distillation
  • marc production
  • pomace and marc
  • marc brandy

Word family

noun marc

Usage note

Marc refers specifically to the solid residue left after pressing grapes or other fruits for juice or wine. It is distinct from pomace, which is a broader term for the solid remains of fruit after extraction.

Example sentences

  1. The marc was collected and used to make compost.
  2. The wine maker separated the marc from the juice.
  3. The marc was left to dry out in the sun.
  4. The pigs enjoyed eating the marc.
  5. The marc can be used to make vinegar.

Quotes

  • The marc of grapes, left after the wine is expressed, is a very different thing from the grape itself.
  • The wine was made by a good vintner, who, I am told, has likewise left behind him a book upon the marc of wines.
  • The marc of a vintage is the refuse, the waste matter, of the wine-press.

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