hard cider

American  

[hahrd sahy-der] / ˈhɑrd ˈsaɪ dər /

noun

1. cider

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hard cider British  

noun

1. fermented apple juice Compare sweet cider

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Etymology

Origin of hard cider

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Demand at the hard cider shop has been solid.

From New York Times

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

From Salon

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

From Salon