sangria

noun

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

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Make sangria for a fruity drink that adds a splash to summer dining. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 27 June 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 The complimentary glass of sangria upon check in made with rosé from the vineyard made a refreshing first impression. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Sun, sea, sand and sangria have reigned supreme here for decades, from the hedonistic super clubs that provide its late-night soundtrack, to the beach bars overlooking its famous Balearic sunset. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 4 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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