sangria

noun

san·​gria saŋ-ˈgrē-ə How to pronounce sangria (audio)
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: a usually iced punch typically made of red wine, fruit or fruit juice, and soda water

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Sangria Make sangria for a fruity drink that adds a splash to summer dining. Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026 Enjoy burgers and rose sangria with toes in the sand as the sun sinks behind the waves, and a DJ’s soundtrack keeps things lively. Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 For a more ambitious option made from components usually found on the drinks cart, Zielinski suggests a bootleg sangria, similar to a tinto de verano. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026 Shōgun does serve cocktails like a matcha paloma and sake sangria, but Secreto has its own drink menu that is purely Latin-inspired. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sangria

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sangria was in 1951

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“Sangria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sangria. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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