sangria

noun

san·​gria saŋ-ˈgrē-ə How to pronounce sangria (audio)
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: a usually iced punch typically made of red wine, fruit or fruit juice, and soda water

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Red, White & Berry Sangria At Yardbird Southern Kitchen & Bar, a refreshing red wine sangria layered with fresh seasonal berries and garnished with blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries for a patriotic finish. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 This summertime sangria swaps the traditional red wine for a dry white, and the oranges and apples for ripe watermelon. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026 Make sangria for a fruity drink that adds a splash to summer dining. Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Plus a white sangria mixed with a medley of berries (Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cocktails again), thanks to resident bartender Chris Morocco. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sangria

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sangria was in 1951

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

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