Cider

/ˈsaɪ.dər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A beverage made from the fermented juice of apples.

I enjoyed a glass of homemade apple cider during the fall festival.

A drink made from pressing apples, which can be either fermented (alcoholic) or unfermented (non-alcoholic).

The children loved the sweet, non-alcoholic cider we brought to the picnic.

From Middle English 'sider', derived from Old French 'cidre', from Latin 'sicera', from Greek 'sikera'.

hard cider

A fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice.

apple cider vinegar

A vinegar made from fermented apple cider, often used in cooking and health remedies.

fermentation

The chemical process by which sugar is converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by yeast.

orchard

A piece of land planted with fruit trees, especially apple trees.

A casual term for any non-alcoholic apple-based drink.

What a refreshing cider!

A playful term for hard cider in social settings.

Let's grab some ciders at the bar!