demi-sec

[ dem-ee-sek ]

adjective

1. (of wines) semidry; sweeter than sec but drier than doux.

demi-sec

/ ˌdɛmɪˈsɛk /

adjective

1. (of wine, esp champagne) medium-sweet

Word History and Origins

Origin of demi-sec¹

From French, dating back to 1930–35; demi-, sec ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of demi-sec¹

C20: from French, from demi half + sec dry

Example Sentences

Extra dry, for example, is actually sweeter than brut, which is drier than demi-sec, which is somewhat sweet.

From The Daily Beast

Most orchards usually have two types: Demi-Sec, or semi-sweet, and Cidre Brut, which is a dry cider.

From The Daily Beast