sangría

or san·gri·a

[ sang-gree-uh; Spanish sahng-gree-ah ]

noun

1. an iced drink, typically made with red wine, sugar, fruit juice, soda water, and spices, and containing fruit slices.

sangria

/ sæŋˈɡriːə /

noun

1. a Spanish drink of red wine, sugar, spices, fruit, and soda water or lemonade, sometimes laced with rum or brandy

Word History and Origins

Origin of sangría¹

1960–65; < Spanish: drink of a bloodlike color, equivalent to sangr ( e ) blood ( sanguine ) + -ía noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of sangría¹

Spanish: a bleeding; see sangaree

Example Sentences

“That was quintessential Breitbart,” Irby said, sipping on a “Wave,” a frozen margarita swirled with sangria.

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Cucumber Sangria Usually sangria is made with just fruit, but we love to add sliced cucumber for a mellower flavor.

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Grab some sangria and sunblock and head to Spain, where a relaxing getaway with an exciting culinary scene is calling your name.

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