as in to drink
to drink wine or give wine to (another person) to drink
wined and dined her clients in hopes of closing the deal
Related Words
Relevance
as in liquor
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wine
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The chunky black frames give just enough edge without feeling over the top, and the gradient lenses are perfect for everything from beach days to wine tastings.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
The First Draft Book Bar has everything from tea and coffee to wine and beer.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wine
Verb
The rural beer and wine scene is also thriving thanks to The General Wine and Brew.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The chunky black frames give just enough edge without feeling over the top, and the gradient lenses are perfect for everything from beach days to wine tastings.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The halcyon days of editors Condé Nast editors wining and dining on the company dime are over.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
The First Draft Book Bar has everything from tea and coffee to wine and beer.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wine
Verb
-
Health asked three cardiologists which beverages people shouldn’t drink while taking blood pressure medications.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Each Tuesday, organizers cover up the bar's regular liquor bottles, and N/A beverages are served, often around the same prices as drinks with alcohol.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
She was seen sipping a glass of red wine at her birthday dinner party and blowing out the candles on her birthday cake.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
-
While the rest of the country starts to sip pumpkin spice lattes and bundle up in sweaters, the Keys are still warm as always, and just getting started for several months rich with activities and events.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
However, according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, you are not allowed to drink alcohol on board unless it’s served by a flight attendant.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
-
What if your old bottle of cooking oil could help save the planet and your smartphone?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
There will be live music; aerialist shows; art and nature crafts; a beer and mead garden (proceeds benefit Denver Urban Gardens); and a vendor village of local makers selling honey, botanicals and handmade goods.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
-
Tips to eat like a Viking To make the most of a modern-day Viking diet, Harris-Pincus suggests skipping the mead while stealing some of the smarter habits.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Human cravings for booze may have deep evolutionary roots, a new study has shown.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Still grieving the death of his wife and the imprisonment of his son, Brandis binges on booze but possesses a sharp and intuitive mind, even if his family life is in disarray.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Bourbon, rum, or cognac can be added to the frosting for even more depth.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wine. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share