red wine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of red wine
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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He’d heeded Bojsen-Møller’s advice and gone easy with the drizzle of red wine added at the end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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
Add in your choice of red wine to deglaze the pot before adding in short ribs and beef stock.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
Over a glass of red wine, Behn was occasionally interrupted when one of her television ads blared in the background, which she viewed with a mix of glee and sheer disbelief.
From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025
To celebrate, I eat dinner at Appleby’s—a burger and a glass of red wine for $11.95 plus tip, consumed at the bar while involuntarily watching ESPN.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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