hard cider

noun

: fermented apple juice

Examples of hard cider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Where to Drink Sample dry hard cider at the Ponderosa Cider Co. tasting room, or craft brews at Knee Deep, Moonraker, or Crooked Lane. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024 Location: The ground floor of Optimist Hall, 1115 North Brevard St. The vibe: In addition to the 50 to 70 varieties of craft beer brewed each year, the Optimist Hall taproom has spiked seltzer, wine, hard cider and a few sodas for non-beer drinkers. Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024 The taproom that specializes in hard ciders posted on social media that the owners decided not to renew its lease that expires later this year. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 3 June 2024 The venue serves craft and domestic beer, hard cider, hard seltzer, wine and soft drinks. Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hard cider 

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Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard cider was in 1786

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“Hard cider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20cider. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

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