hard cider

[ hahrd sahy-der ]

noun

1. cider

hard cider

noun

1. See sweet cider
   fermented apple juice Compare sweet cider

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard cider¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

We now have Thai-chile hot sauce in the cupboard, sourdough starter on the counter, hard cider in the basement, and kimchi in the fridge.

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His approach loosened me up to try new things and persuaded me not be too upset if something didn’t turn out exactly how I envisioned—like when a whole batch of hard cider ended up flat in the bottles.

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Hard Cider nodded to me, with a keen glance from his little, bloodshot eyes.

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Hard Cider at once began on the kitchen floor, ripping up a plank to examine the timbers beneath.

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I scuffed my feet in them, and even hung one from my ear, as children do, while Hard Cider regarded me scornfully.

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I stepped into the house straightway, and told Hard Cider to order the trellis lumber for me.

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Hard Cider came to build our pergola, and the clematis vines arrived to grow over it.

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