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

The actor told the publication his addiction began with wine, specifically with a wine cellar he had built into his home where he "learned to drink my best."

From Salon

Some wondered why were focusing on cocktails and why we have a wine cellar in the restaurant.

From Salon

A man who was renovating his wine cellar in Austria has made an extraordinary discovery.

From BBC

They will also discover a walk-in wine cellar, large recreation room, two large bedrooms, a sparkling modern bathroom and one of two — yes, two — laundry rooms.

From Seattle Times

That preference held across a wide range of indoor environments, from science labs to art studios, locker rooms to wine cellars.

From Science Daily