demi-sec
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of demi-sec
From French, dating back to 1930–35; see origin at demi-, sec 1
Example Sentences
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A demi-sec Vouvray would be another great option.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2022
The spicier the gumbo the better a slightly sweet wine will be, like a kabinett or spätlese riesling or a demi-sec Vouvray.
From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2021
It was a demi-sec Vouvray, in which the wine is made with discernible sweetness, from Château de Montfort.
From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2018
Made from antique varieties of apples grown on high-branched, untreated trees in Fribourg, Switzerland, this complex demi-sec sparkling cider is fermented on wild yeasts and only lightly filtered.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2015
Is it better to spray oneself with ultra brut or demi-sec?
From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2011
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