Wine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈwīn/

Meaning & Definition of Wine

Wine (noun)

  1. the alcoholic fermented juice of fresh grapes used as a beverage
  2. wine or a substitute used in Christian communion services
  3. the alcoholic usually fermented juice of a plant product (such as a fruit) used as a beverage

Wine (verb)

  1. to drink wine
  2. to give wine to

Wine (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in sake, mead

    similar: mead, sake, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch (slang), inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice (slang), liquor, lush (slang), moonshine, potable, rum, sauce (slang), spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple, aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, peg (British), pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale, beer, brew, brewage, brewski (slang), home brew, malt liquor, microbrew, mum, nappy (chiefly Scottish), barley-bree (chiefly Scottish), brandy, gin, liqueur, mao-tai, mescal, schnapps, tequila, vodka, whiskey, Dutch courage

Wine (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to drink wine or give wine to (another person) to drink

    "wined and dined her clients in hopes of closing the deal"

    similar: pledge, toast, belt (down), drink, gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off), lap, lick, suck, consume, down, ingurgitate, kill, mouth (down), put away, nip, tipple

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wine:

Slang: hooch, juice, lush, sauce, brewski
Chiefly Scottish: nappy, barley-bree
British: peg
mead, sake, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, liquor, moonshine, potable, rum, spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple, aperitif, bracer, chaser, digestif, nightcap, belt, load, nip, pop, shooter, shot, slug, snifter, snort, tot, whet, cocktail, mixed drink, ale

Word Forms of Wine

Inflections: wined, wining

Origin & Etymology of Wine

Middle English win, from Old English wīn; akin to Old High German wīn wine; both ultimately from Latin vinum wine, perhaps of non-Indo-European origin; akin to the source of Greek oinos wine

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Wine

Words & Phrases Containing Wine

wine cellar, wine cooler, wine list, wine taster, wine and dine, wine bar, wine steward, wine tasting

Frequently Asked Questions about Wine

What does "Wine" mean?

"Wine" means the alcoholic fermented juice of fresh grapes used as a beverage. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the alcoholic fermented juice of fresh grapes used as a beverage. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Wine"?

Other words for "Wine" include mead, sake, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle and drink. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wine"?

There are 91 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wine". Common alternatives include mead, sake, alcohol, aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater and grog.

What is a slang word for "Wine"?

Slang words for "Wine" include hooch, juice, lush, sauce and brewski.

How do you use "Wine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wine" in a sentence: "wined and dined her clients in hopes of closing the deal".

Is "Wine" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wine" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Wine" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Wine" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Wine"?

"Wine" is pronounced /ˈwīn/.