Advertisement

Advertisement

sangría

or san·gri·a

[ sang-gree-uh; Spanish sahng-gree-ah ]

noun

  1. an iced drink, typically made with red wine, sugar, fruit juice, soda water, and spices, and containing fruit slices.


sangria

/ sæŋˈɡriːə /

noun

  1. a Spanish drink of red wine, sugar, spices, fruit, and soda water or lemonade, sometimes laced with rum or brandy


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of sangría1

1960–65; < Spanish: drink of a bloodlike color, equivalent to sangr ( e ) blood ( sanguine ) + -ía noun suffix

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of sangría1

Spanish: a bleeding; see sangaree

Discover More

Example Sentences

“That was quintessential Breitbart,” Irby said, sipping on a “Wave,” a frozen margarita swirled with sangria.

Cucumber Sangria Usually sangria is made with just fruit, but we love to add sliced cucumber for a mellower flavor.

Grab some sangria and sunblock and head to Spain, where a relaxing getaway with an exciting culinary scene is calling your name.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Sangre de Cristo Mountainssangui-