sangria

noun

san·​gria saŋ-ˈgrē-ə How to pronounce sangria (audio)
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: a usually iced punch typically made of red wine, fruit or fruit juice, and soda water

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Crushed raspberries and beer, vermouth sangria, a hot pink watermelon punch, and more cooling sips for summertime. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025 Aside from its rich history, St. Augustine is also home to Spanish flavors, with restaurants serving dishes like paella, tapas and sangria. Food Drink Life, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 Live blues and jazz music daily; bottomless brunch with unlimited mimosas, Bellinis or sangria. Gqlshare, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025 The restaurant has an extensive drink menu featuring beer, cocktails, sangria, wine and non-alcoholic options. Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sangria

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sangria was in 1951

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“Sangria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sangria. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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