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

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The event features food and drink among the flowers and a chance to talk with local farmers, vintners, brewers and chefs. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 With the threat of massive tariffs on European wine looming, some Oregon winemakers are warning the move could hurt local vintners. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025 Inspired, di Rosa showed her an art book that belonged to her husband, the vintner and art collector Rene di Rosa, in which the mother of photographer Les Krims made chicken soup, kreplach, and matzo balls—all while topless. Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025 Play side by side with vintners and chefs for prizes provided by Bugatchi and TaylorMade. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vintner

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 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

vintner

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

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