vin

/vɛ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

A small stream of water; a brook or rivulet.

“The hikers followed the vin to the nearby waterfall.”

2. noun

In French wine production, a vineyard or a wine cellar.

“The vin was renowned for its exquisite selection of fine wines.”

3. noun

A wine bottle.

“She carefully placed the vin on the table, admiring its label.”

4. verb

To spoil or sour a wine, especially by allowing it to become contaminated with bacteria or other unwanted substances.

“The wine had been vin-ed by the contamination of the cork.”

Synonyms

  • brook
  • rivulet
  • stream
  • vineyard
  • wine cellar

Antonyms

  • ocean
  • sea
  • waterfall