wine list

noun

plural wine lists
: a list of wines that are available to be served at a restaurant
The restaurant has an extensive wine list.

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August 29, 2025 Bravo Expect to find the freshest scallops, shrimp, and a darn good natural leaning wine list to match. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026 Nearby, Sammarco provides a spin on the classic Italian steakhouse experience—the wine list is impressive and is a celebration of Niagara’s best wineries. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Baked onions are topped with lemon jam and fruits, while mussels come with capers and wind fennel gathered nearby, and the wine list draws heavily on Tinian Vineyards. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Don't miss the wine list, which has a heavy focus on regional Idaho wines. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wine list

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wine list was in 1833

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