sangría

or san·gri·a

[ sang-gree-uh; Spanish sahng-gree-ah ]

noun

1. an iced drink, typically made with red wine, sugar, fruit juice, soda water, and spices, and containing fruit slices.

sangria

/ sæŋˈɡriːə /

noun

1. a Spanish drink of red wine, sugar, spices, fruit, and soda water or lemonade, sometimes laced with rum or brandy

Word History and Origins

Origin of sangría¹

1960–65; < Spanish: drink of a bloodlike color, equivalent to sangr ( e ) blood ( sanguine ) + -ía noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of sangría¹

Spanish: a bleeding; see sangaree

Example Sentences

Margaritas, sangria and other libations are also available at the bar.

From Los Angeles Times

Try adding some non-alcoholic sangria to your table.

From Seattle Times

It was also immensely packed and egregiously loud, with sangria pitchers overflowing at every table.

From Salon

Aromatic and incredibly festive, this sangria is just the thing to serve for the holidays.

From Salon

The next driest style is “Extra Brut” with 0-6 grams/liter and both are perfect for this sangria.

From Salon