noun
sangria
sang-GREE-uh
noun
1
A chilled Spanish drink made from wine mixed with fruit, juice, and sometimes soda or brandy.
"They shared a pitcher of sangria on the terrace."
"The recipe calls for red wine, orange slices, and a splash of brandy for the sangria."
2
A deep red colour resembling the drink.
"She painted the accent wall a rich sangria."
How to Use Sangria
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fruity Spanish wine punch, or the deep red colour named after it.
Common pairings
a pitcher of sangria
red sangria
sangria red
Word Forms
sangrias plural
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Etymology
From Spanish sangría, itself from sangre, "blood", after the drink's deep red colour.