wine cellar

noun

: a room for storing wines
also : a stock of wines

Examples of wine cellar in a Sentence

She has built up an impressive wine cellar over the years.
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There is also a serious wine cellar with 300 labels, including local volcanic wines Greco di Tufo and Biancolella from Ischia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Léon oversaw the vineyard planting, expansion of the wine cellar, aging process, and staff training. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Downstairs, a wine cellar awaits, while summer days can be spent by the private pool and colder ones in the sauna. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 The property includes a resort-style swimming pool, a full-size tennis court, a private casita and a wine cellar capable of holding about 5,000 bottles. — David Caraccio, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine cellar

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wine cellar was in the 14th century

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“Wine cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wine%20cellar. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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