appellation
Americannoun
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an identifying name or title
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the act of naming or giving a title to
Other Word Forms
- misappellation noun
Etymology
Origin of appellation
1400–50; late Middle English appelacion < Old French < Latin appellātiōn- (stem of appellātiō ) a naming, equivalent to appellāt ( us ) ( appellate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
This red blend of Frappato and Nero d’Avola from the sprawling Cerasuolo di Vittoria appellation in southern Sicily can be consumed right away and is wonderfully food-friendly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Add a strict appellation or classification system for France's wine regions, and the thought of blending French and Australian wine to create a global hybrid would horrify many French wine lovers.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025
“My name is Austin Richard Post,” he said, dropping his government appellation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2024
The lake makes it windy, hence its appellation: the Windy City.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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