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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The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025 Bearfoot Bistro focuses on fish and game, too, with experiences like drinks in Grey Goose’s Ice Room, front row seats at the chef’s table, or dinner in the wine cellar. AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025 Founded in 1982, The property features 18 rooms, seven cabins, a spa, dining porch and wine cellar on 250 acres perched on a nearly mile-high ridgeline with mist-shrouded, forever views of the rolling hills. Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 There’s also a pool and spa, sports court, fireplace, guest house, gym, wine cellar, two-car garage and several sitting and dining areas. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wine cellar

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Nov. 2025.

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