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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The La Calatrava property has been renovated as a three-bedroom penthouse with a rooftop terrace, a wine cellar and an indoor parking space.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The video showed images of lavish houses, including what was alleged to be an interior project for Yermak’s house, which showed a dining room and a wine cellar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
When Post bought the property, it featured 12,700 square feet of space, a pool, a wine cellar, a basketball court, and panoramic mountain views.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
Diddy’s Holmby Hills property comes complete with a rather impressive number of amenities, including a bar, wine cellar, library, gym, an indoor sauna, and a pool.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026
A wine cellar was carved out below, and a modest refectory vaulted above it.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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