wineshop

[ wahyn-shop ]

noun

1. a shop where wine is sold.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wineshop¹

First recorded in 1840–50; wine + shop

Example Sentences

Before buying, I might talk to my friendly local wineshop expert, who has tasted most wines in the store.

From Seattle Times

Men came and went along the thoroughfare; several times one went into the wineshop and after an interval came out.

From Literature

A week passed during which neither Gebu nor Wenamon did anything more suspicious than walk to some wineshop after the evening meal, or gamble at hounds-and-jackals with some crony in the privacy of their own courtyards.

From Literature

At last, when he was thoroughly stiff from his cramped position and almost ready to retreat before the coming of night, the door of the wineshop opened.

From Literature

What good was there in crouching under a punt all evening, watching a wineshop door?

From Literature