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
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Etymology
Origin of wine cellar
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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The garden level holds a media room, guest room, laundry room and a cedar-lined 636-bottle wine cellar carved from one of the home’s original eccentricities: a secret tunnel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The property will include a restaurant, wine cellar, spa and 3,000 square feet of meeting space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The wine cellar was placed directly below the dining room, sending bottles upward as needed by concealed dumbwaiters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
However, there are also several other more unique entertaining spaces found throughout the home, particularly on the lower level, which encompasses “a private theater, temperature-controlled wine cellar, fitness studio, and spa-inspired steam room.”
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
The proper wine for essence of brandied pig was in readiness behind the double door that led eventually to the wine cellar.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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