vin ordinaire

[ van nawr-dee-ner ]

noun

, French.

, plural vins or·di·naires [va, n, zaw, r, -dee-, ner].

1. inexpensive table wine, usually of unspecified origin.

vin ordinaire

/ vɛ̃n ɔrdinɛr /

noun

1. cheap table wine, esp French

Word History and Origins

Origin of vin ordinaire¹

Literally, “ordinary wine”

Example Sentences

Let's get reasonable and find a good vin ordinaire for $15-$20 a bottle.

From New York Times

This is of a substantial character, consisting of two or three courses, with the eternal vin ordinaire.

From Project Gutenberg

We have a fire there, soup, bread, and vin ordinaire are ready, and there is enough for all.

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About this time that national institution of France, vin ordinaire, was introduced to our men.

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Ammunition was handed over by the troops without the slightest scruple, and in return many bottles of vin ordinaire were produced for the refreshment of the military.

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