wine cellar
Americannoun
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a cellar for the storage of wine.
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the wine stored there; a store or stock of wines.
noun
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a place, such as a dark cool cellar, where wine is stored
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the stock of wines stored there
Etymology
Origin of wine cellar
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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Luxe amenities include a gym, wine cellar, and bar.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The playbook was the same: The pair asked for a tour of the restaurant’s wine cellar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Days before plundering Borel’s wine cellar, the two are believed to have sauntered into Huso, a Michelin-starred Tribeca restaurant that has been celebrated for its collection of bottles, according to a law-enforcement official.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The property is located right off of a golf course and boasts a wine cellar and an encircled patio.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025
The Mellower rolled the sherry around in his mouth and pronounced it quite the best he had tasted since an unfortunate accident overtook his wine cellar.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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