red wine

noun

: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes

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Toss with half of the dressing and a splash of red wine vinegar. Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025 Once cooked, drop the chicken in the juices of the fresh tomatoes, red onion, basil, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025 Spicy Three-Meat Sauce: Diners can also opt for a new sauce made with cherry and red bell peppers, pepperoni, red wine, garlic, chili flakes and Olive Garden's classic meat sauce. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Sherry vinegar can be replaced with red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for red wine

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red wine was in the 15th century

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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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