Phrase guide

new wine

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Wine that has fermented for a short amount of time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A fresh batch of wine.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Any number of Christian revivals and New Christian movements.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Middle English newe wijne, from Old English nīwe wīn, equivalent to new + wine. Name taken from several places in the Holy Bible, most notably Acts 2:13 and Luke 5:37.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Most — wine fermented for a short time
  • Ancient Greek: γλεῦκος (gleûkos) — wine fermented for a short time
  • Latin: mustum — wine fermented for a short time
  • Latin: dēfrutum — wine fermented for a short time
  • Persian: شبیاره (šabyāre) — wine fermented for a short time
  • Persian: شیرهٔ انگور (šīre-ye angur) — wine fermented for a short time
  • Persian: دوشاب (dušāb) — wine fermented for a short time