red wine

American  

noun

1. wine having a predominantly red color derived from the skin pigment in the red or other dark-colored grapes used in making it.

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Etymology

Origin of red wine

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

When he finally made it, he said: "Sorry I am late, but Tony Pulis is Tony Pulis and red wine is red wine."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Over bottles of red wine while Elliott Smith and Georgie Fame played from the restaurant’s sound system, the two discussed just how odd their restaurant’s fame had become.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

For dinner, Kai has prepared a dry-brined duck breast with a red wine reduction, a meal that is mentioned in the novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Then, while they were still warm, I’d do something crucial: ladle over more golden olive oil, a shake of oregano, red pepper flakes, and a splash of red wine vinegar.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

They had a brew of piment between them—a mixture of red wine, honey, spices, and whatever else the butler’s wife had added.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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