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“Whine” or “Wine”

whine / wine are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

whine w·AY·n

  • verbmove with a whining sound.
  • verbmake a high-pitched, screeching noise.
  • verbcomplain whiningly.

wine w·AY·n

  • nounfermented juice (of grapes especially).
  • nouna red as dark as red wine.
  • verbdrink wine.
  • verbtreat to wine.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“whine”

  • The upcoming show Whine & Cheese features Mr. Wallace…
  • …of the familiar "dentist drill" whine and a "52" error displayed…
  • …no matter how much they whine about it.
  • …they put out, then they whine and pretend to regret it."
  • …in episode: "The Days of Whine and..." (episode # 2.21) 21…
  • …for example, that wine and whine were still pronounced differently, unlike…

“wine”

  • He founded the Wine School of Philadelphia.
  • Also in 2009, the Wine School and founder Keith Wallace…
  • …called idjangs and drank sugar-cane wine, or palek.
  • …palek, a kind of native wine, and vinegar.
  • The show revolved around wine education and wine recommendations.
  • …2001 by Keith Wallace, the Wine School of Philadelphia is a…
  • Wine School of Philadelphia
  • List of wine personalities
  • …and plate for bringing the wine and bread to the altar.
  • His food and wine book Corked & Forked: Four…

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