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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Be sure to order a special bottle from the wine cellar—valued at a cool $5 million. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 At 9,839 square feet, the residence offered eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, along with a home theater, gym, wine cellar, and an expansive kitchen outfitted with three islands. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Indoor and outdoor event spaces, a private wine cellar and a museum are part of the changes, along with eight new three-bedroom, three-bath cottages for guests. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 The lower level has a family room and a dedicated wine cellar. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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