hard cider

[hahrd sahy-der]

noun

1. cider

hard cider

noun

1. fermented apple juice Compare sweet cider

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard cider¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

Beloved in colonial America, hard cider lost favor in the mid-19th century as crisp lagers ascended; the temperance movement and Prohibition felled cider-apple trees.

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Van Buren, meanwhile, aimed to portray Harrison, a Virginian, as an unsophisticated “country squire” who lived in a log cabin and drank hard cider, Kraig said.

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Demand at the hard cider shop has been solid.

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You can also switch things up with hard cider, cheddar and pilsner, or jalapeño.

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When pairing hard cider and cheese, we have to consider a few key factors.

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