vin ordinaire

[van nawr-dee-ner]

noun

French.

plural

vins ordinaires 

1. inexpensive table wine, usually of unspecified origin.

vin ordinaire

/ vɛ̃n ɔrdinɛr /

noun

1. cheap table wine, esp French

Word History and Origins

Origin of vin ordinaire¹

Literally, “ordinary wine”

Example Sentences

Let's get reasonable and find a good vin ordinaire for $15-$20 a bottle.

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Here, for one franc, sixty centimes, he has an entertainment consisting of four courses and a dessert, inclusive of half a bottle of vin ordinaire.

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We have a fire there, soup, bread, and vin ordinaire are ready, and there is enough for all.

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About this time that national institution of France, vin ordinaire, was introduced to our men.

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Ammunition was handed over by the troops without the slightest scruple, and in return many bottles of vin ordinaire were produced for the refreshment of the military.

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