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Word

winehouse

Phoneticswine·house

Countable noun

Definition

n. a building or place where wine is stored, made, or sold. It is an old-fashioned word for a place like a winery or a wine shop.

n. a building or establishment used for the storage, production, or sale of wine. Archaic or literary in register; often used in historical contexts to describe a specific type of tavern or cellar.

Examples

“The old winehouse was filled with oak barrels.”

“The traveler spent the night at a small winehouse on the outskirts of the village, drinking local reds.”

“The manuscript describes a grand winehouse where merchants from across the continent gathered to negotiate the price of vintage vintages and discuss the harvest.”

Examples

simple

“The old winehouse was filled with oak barrels.”

contextual

“The traveler spent the night at a small winehouse on the outskirts of the village, drinking local reds.”

complex

“The manuscript describes a grand winehouse where merchants from across the continent gathered to negotiate the price of vintage vintages and discuss the harvest.”

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
Frequency
Occasional
Level
C2 · Proficiency
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