vintner

noun

vint·​ner ˈvint-nər How to pronounce vintner (audio)
1
: a wine merchant
2
: a person who makes wine

Examples of vintner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Russian River Valley is synonymous for fine wines, so visiting local vintners is a must. Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 According to the Association of African American Vintners, Black vintners represent less than 1% of 11,500 wineries. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vintner 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of vineter, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vinetarius, from Latin vinetum vineyard, from vinum wine

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vintner was in the 15th century

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“Vintner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vintner. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

vintner

noun
vint·​ner ˈvint-nər How to pronounce vintner (audio)
: a person who makes or sells wine

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