wine cellar

noun

1. a cellar for the storage of wine.

2. the wine stored there; a store or stock of wines.

wine cellar

noun

1. a place, such as a dark cool cellar, where wine is stored

2. the stock of wines stored there

Word History and Origins

Origin of wine cellar¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

“We did create a little secret room, which has been through different iterations. Last season, it was a wine cellar you access through the bookcase.”

From Los Angeles Times

Both were once married or partnered up, but now they’re all living single and happy to partake in Bunny’s bottomless bar and wine cellar.

From Salon

Upbeat music booms over the speakers, and laughter fills the lively space, which is adorned with marble walls, a massive wine cellar and a nearly $2-million Swedish sports car on display.

From Los Angeles Times

Built in 1915, it’s an architectural gem with stained-glass windows, original wood floors and a basement wine cellar.

From Los Angeles Times

Freeman deadpanned that compared to Dodger Stadium’s four-month timeline, it took a wine cellar he installed at his home “about eight months to do, so I’m kinda confused.”

From Los Angeles Times