Synonyms for

Wine

Verb / waɪn / Another word for wine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits

Synonyms & similar words

winecoloured winecolored vino vino red white rosé champagne vin bubbly plonk sangria port sherry vermouth brandy liquor spirits moonshine whiskey

Synonyms by register

Formal

viniculture fermented grape beverage

Informal

vino booze hooch

Literary

nectar ambrosia bacchus

Antonyms

water vinegar juice tea soda milk

Common collocations

  • glass of wine
  • red wine
  • white wine
  • bottle of wine
  • drink wine
  • wine tasting
  • sweet wine
  • dry wine

Word family

noun wine
verb wine
adjective wined

Usage note

While 'wine' can be used as a verb (e.g., 'to wine and dine'), it is much more commonly used as a noun referring to the alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.

Example sentences

  1. I like to have a glass of wine with my pasta.
  2. My parents drink wine with their dinner every night.
  3. We went to a winery and tasted different wines.
  4. She prefers red wine over white wine.
  5. I don't like the taste of wine.

Quotes

  • Wine is bottled poetry. - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. - Francis Bacon

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