often capitalized
: a light dry Alsatian white wine with a spicy bouquet
also : a similar wine made elsewhere

Examples of gewürztraminer in a Sentence

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Home to 100+ wineries, this region is known for cool-climate wines, including riesling, gewurztraminer, cabernet franc, and pinot noir. Jamie Moore, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024 Our first test on the tap was gewurztraminer. Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

German, variety of grape, from Gewürz spice + Traminer, variety of grape, from Tramin (Termeno, Italy)

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gewürztraminer was circa 1950

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“Gewürztraminer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gew%C3%BCrztraminer. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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