enology

noun

enol·​o·​gy ē-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce enology (audio)
variants or less commonly oenology
: a science that deals with wine and wine making
enological adjective
or less commonly oenological
ˌē-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce enology (audio)
enologist noun
or less commonly oenologist
ē-ˈnä-lə-jist How to pronounce enology (audio)

Examples of enology in a Sentence

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Isaac, who studied viticulture and enology at Washington State University, is in charge of tending to the vines. — Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025 Vineyards act as natural fire breaks, according to experts at UC Davis’ viticulture and enology program. — Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 Eddy graduated with a degree in enology from UC Davis in 1974 and has worked in the wine industry ever since. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 The nonprofit’s name honors the history of the university’s viticulture and enology program, according to department chair Ben Montpetit. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for enology

Word History

Etymology

Greek oinos wine + English -logy — more at wine

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enology was in 1814

Rhymes for enology

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“Enology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enology. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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