cyder

/ˈsaɪdər/ or /ˈsaɪdər/; also /ˈsaɪdrɪ/ or /ˈsaɪdər/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet, fermented drink made from apples, typically with an ABV of 4-8% and often containing tannins and a sharp, sour taste.

“She had a glass of traditional English cyder at the harvest festival.”

2. verb

to press or extract (juice or liquid) from apples, typically using a press or a mill.

“The cider maker began to cyder the freshly picked apples.”

Synonyms

  • apple wine
  • cider

Antonyms

  • ale
  • beer