Definitions

1. noun

A selection or extract from a larger work, such as a film, book, or music album.

“The movie trailer was an excerpt from the film’s most exciting scene.”

2. noun

A small quantity of a substance taken from a larger quantity for analysis or other purposes.

“The lab technician carefully extracted a sample of the chemical for further testing.”

3. noun

A selection of wines, often from a particular region or producer, presented for tasting.

“The sommelier offered us an assortment of wine extrait from the new shipment.”