cider
word
/ˈsaɪdɝ/
/sˈaɪdɐ/
Definition
A drink made from the juice of apples. In some countries, "cider" usually means an alcoholic drink, while in others it can be non-alcoholic.
Usage & Nuances
In the UK and Europe, 'cider' almost always means alcoholic; in the US, 'apple cider' is usually non-alcoholic (like fresh apple juice), but 'hard cider' means alcoholic. Collocates with 'sweet', 'dry', 'sparkling', and 'hot'.
Spanish: sidraPortuguese (BR): sidraPortuguese (PT): sidraChinese (Simplified): 苹果酒Chinese (Traditional): 蘋果酒Hindi: साइडरArabic: سيدر (مشروب التفاح)Bengali: সাইডারRussian: сидрJapanese: シードルVietnamese: rượu táo - nước táo (không cồn)Korean: 사이다 (애플사이다, 주로 알코올 함유)Turkish: elma şarabı - elma suyu (alkolsüz)Urdu: سائڈرIndonesian: sari apel - sari apel beralkohol
Example Sentences
I like to drink cider in the autumn.
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The cider is made from fresh apples.
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We shared a bottle of cider at the picnic.
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Is this cider sweet or dry?
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You have to try their homemade cider—it’s amazing!
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Hot cider is perfect on a cold day.
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