Definition

Noun: 1. A bucket of ice used to chill a bottle of wine: A container, typically a bucket or a stand, filled with ice and sometimes water, in which a bottle of wine is placed to lower its temperature before serving.

Usage

• The term "wine cooler" refers specifically to the chilling apparatus, not the beverage. It is used to prepare wine for serving at the correct temperature.
• Example:

Advanced Usage

• "To be in the wine cooler": A phrase indicating that a bottle of wine is currently being chilled.
  • Example: The champagne is already in the wine cooler for the celebration.

Variants and Related Words

• Wine bucket: A direct synonym for a wine cooler, often made of metal.
• Ice bucket: A more general term for a bucket used to hold ice for chilling beverages, which can include wine.
• Chiller: A broader term for any device or container used to cool something.

Synonyms

• Wine bucket
• Ice bucket (in the context of chilling wine)

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important Distinction: In modern usage, "wine cooler" more commonly refers to a bottled or canned beverage that is a mixture of wine and fruit juice or other flavorings. However, based on the provided reference definition, this entry focuses solely on the traditional meaning of the chilling apparatus. The beverage meaning is a separate, distinct term.

Noun

1. a bucket of ice used to chill a bottle of wine