vintner

noun

vint·​ner ˈvint-nər How to pronounce vintner (audio)
1
: a wine merchant
2
: a person who makes wine

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Steve’s father Warren began growing grapes in Russian River Valley in the 1960s, so it was destined for Steve to become a vintner. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025 The event features food and drink among the flowers and a chance to talk with local farmers, vintners, brewers and chefs. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 The tasting will include five wines from female vintners from France, Italy and Oregon. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 Founder Zoe Stella Shapiro teams with body-positive advocates to create robust experiences like private boating excursions, exclusive tastings with female vintners, and tours of ancient cave systems. Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vintner

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of vineter, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vinetarius, from Latin vinetum vineyard, from vinum wine

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vintner was in the 15th century

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“Vintner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vintner. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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vintner

noun
vint·​ner ˈvint-nər How to pronounce vintner (audio)
: a person who makes or sells wine

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