wine
word
/ˈwaɪn/
wyn
/wˈaɪn/
wyn
Definition
An alcoholic drink usually made from grapes. There are different kinds of wine, such as red, white, and sparkling wine.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable when talking about the drink in general: 'Do you drink wine?' Use 'a wine' only when meaning a type or variety. Common collocations: 'red wine', 'white wine', 'glass of wine', 'bottle of wine'. Not the same as stronger alcohol like whisky or vodka.
Spanish: vinoPortuguese (BR): vinhoPortuguese (PT): vinhoChinese (Simplified): 葡萄酒Chinese (Traditional): 葡萄酒Hindi: शराब (अंगूर से बनी)Arabic: نبيذBengali: মদ (আঙ্গুর থেকে তৈরি)Russian: виноJapanese: ワインVietnamese: rượu vangKorean: 와인Turkish: şarapUrdu: شراب (انگور سے بنا)Indonesian: anggur (minuman)
Example Sentences
This wine is very sweet.
basic
They bought a bottle of wine for dinner.
basic
My parents like red wine.
basic
I don't know much about wine, but this one is really good.
natural
Can you bring a glass of wine for the table?
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We opened some wine and talked for hours.
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