wine cellar

American  

noun

1. a cellar for the storage of wine.

2. the wine stored there; a store or stock of wines.

---

wine cellar British  

noun

1. a place, such as a dark cool cellar, where wine is stored

2. the stock of wines stored there

---

Etymology

Origin of wine cellar

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

The property, which was originally built in 1998, comes complete with a gym, walk-in closet, walk-in pantry, wine cellar, an office, and a guesthouse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continued.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Collectively, the properties boasted swimming pools, a tennis court, wine cellar, private library and a ballroom.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

“We did create a little secret room, which has been through different iterations. Last season, it was a wine cellar you access through the bookcase.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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