wine cellar

noun

: a room for storing wines
also : a stock of wines

Examples of wine cellar in a Sentence

She has built up an impressive wine cellar over the years.
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Elsewhere on the main level is a quiet library, an art gallery with a piano, a movie theater with a billiards table, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, a stylish mud/boot room, and an orangery. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 The walk-out basement includes another en suite bedroom, a large living area, a wet bar, and a wine cellar. Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025 This legendary establishment is located in a 17th century palazzo and is home to one of the most extraordinary wine cellars in the world, with a collection that spans over 4000 labels. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Come, one of Italy’s most exclusive Italian wine clubs, are on display in the wine cellars. Andrea Onate, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wine cellar

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wine cellar was in the 14th century

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“Wine cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine%20cellar. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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