vin ordinaire

American

[van nawr-dee-ner] / vɛ̃ nɔr diˈnɛr /

noun

French.

PLURAL

vins ordinaires

inexpensive table wine, usually of unspecified origin.

vin ordinaire British

/ vɛ̃n ɔrdinɛr /

noun

cheap table wine, esp French

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Etymology

Origin of vin ordinaire

Literally, “ordinary wine”

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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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