noun
cru
kroo
Cru (noun) means a vineyard, or group of vineyards, especially one recognised for producing high-quality wine. Example: “The label proudly listed the wine as a grand cru.”
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A vineyard, or group of vineyards, especially one recognised for producing high-quality wine.
"The label proudly listed the wine as a grand cru."
"Each cru has an official quality rating on a scale of 100: Grand cru vineyards all rate 100, and premier cru vineyards rank from 90 to 99 points."
— Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan (2009)
How to use cru
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wine term for a top-rated vineyard or its produce.
Common pairings
grand cru
premier cru
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Word forms
- Plural
- crus
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Etymology
Borrowed from French cru ("growth"), from the verb croître, "to grow."
Frequently asked questions
What does “cru” mean?
The word “cru” means a vineyard, or group of vineyards, especially one recognised for producing high-quality wine. In plain terms, a wine term for a top-rated vineyard or its produce.
How do you pronounce “cru”?
“Cru” is pronounced kroo (/kɹuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “cru” in a sentence?
Here is “cru” used in a sentence: “The label proudly listed the wine as a grand cru.”
What part of speech is “cru”?
“Cru” is a noun.
Where does the word “cru” come from?
The word “cru” comes from French. Borrowed from French cru ("growth"), from the verb croître, "to grow.".
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