noun

wining

Wining (noun) means the act of drinking or socialising over wine, especially in the phrase "wining and dining". Example: “A season of wining and dining left him feeling sluggish.”

noun

The act of drinking or socialising over wine, especially in the phrase "wining and dining".

"A season of wining and dining left him feeling sluggish."

How to use wining

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEnjoying wine socially, almost always paired with "dining" in everyday use.

Common mistake

Not to be confused with "whining" (complaining) — they sound alike but mean very different things.

Easily confused with

whining

Common pairings

wining and dining

Word forms

winings plural

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Rhymes for wining

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wining” mean?

The word “wining” means the act of drinking or socialising over wine, especially in the phrase "wining and dining". In plain terms, enjoying wine socially, almost always paired with "dining" in everyday use.

How do you use “wining” in a sentence?

Here is “wining” used in a sentence: “A season of wining and dining left him feeling sluggish.”

What part of speech is “wining”?

“Wining” is a noun.

What is the meaning of wining?

"wining" (noun) means the act of drinking or socialising over wine, especially in the phrase "wining and dining".