red wine

noun

: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes

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And despite all the talk of red wine being good for our health, Lembke says science has evolved. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025 Some studies show that certain alcoholic beverages, like red wine, contain beneficial anti-inflammatory properties (e.g., an antioxidant called resveratrol). Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 8 Jan. 2025 Many adults are convinced there are benefits to drinking red wine in moderation, Gelfand said. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 For instance, red wine tends to be consumed by affluent people who have access to more medical care, and some nondrinkers avoid alcohol because of medical problems. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for red wine 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of red wine was in the 15th century

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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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