wine cellar

noun

1. a cellar for the storage of wine.

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

wine cellar

noun

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

2. the stock of wines stored there

Word History and Origins

Origin of wine cellar¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

In addition to 10 bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms, there’s a wood-paneled library, wine cellar, pub and hidden bookshelf door that leads to the lower level.

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“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.”

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Both were once married or partnered up, but now they’re all living single and happy to partake in Bunny’s bottomless bar and wine cellar.

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Upbeat music booms over the speakers, and laughter fills the lively space, which is adorned with marble walls, a massive wine cellar and a nearly $2-million Swedish sports car on display.

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Built in 1915, it’s an architectural gem with stained-glass windows, original wood floors and a basement wine cellar.

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