wine-cooler

A wine-cooler keeps the white wine chilled on the patio table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A beverage: A "wine cooler" is a drink made from wine mixed with fruit juice, soda water, and often sugar, typically served chilled.
   • A container: A "wine cooler" also refers to a container or bucket used to keep a bottle of wine cold, often filled with ice.

Usage Examples

• Beverage:

  • She ordered a wine cooler at the party because she wanted something light and fruity. (A mixed wine drink.)
  • Many wine coolers have a low alcohol content, making them popular for casual gatherings. (A type of alcoholic beverage.)

• Container:

  • He placed the bottle of white wine in the wine cooler to keep it chilled before serving. (A container for cooling wine.)
  • The elegant wine cooler was made of silver and held ice around the bottle. (A decorative or functional bucket.)

Advanced Usage

• "to use a wine cooler": to employ a container for chilling wine.

  • For outdoor picnics, a portable wine cooler is essential to keep the wine at the right temperature. (A practical device for cooling.)

• "wine cooler as a cocktail": In some contexts, a wine cooler can refer to a specific cocktail recipe.

  • The bartender prepared a wine cooler with white wine, lemonade, and fresh mint. (A mixed drink recipe.)

Variants and Related Words

• Wine (n): an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
  • She prefers red wine over white wine. (The base ingredient in a wine cooler.)
• Cooler (n): a container or device for keeping things cold.
  • The picnic cooler kept the drinks cold all afternoon. (A general term for a cooling container.)

Synonyms

• Wine spritzer: a drink made with wine and carbonated water, similar to a wine cooler but often less sweet.
• Chiller: a container used to cool beverages, similar to a wine cooler.

Related Idioms

• "Cool as a cucumber": (not directly related, but shares the concept of coolness) — to be very calm and composed.

  • Despite the chaos, she remained cool as a cucumber. (A metaphor for composure.)

• "Wine and dine": to entertain someone with food and drink, often including wine.

  • They wined and dined their guests all evening. (A phrase involving wine.)