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Definition of vintner

vintner

/ˈvɪnt.nɚ/
vint · ner
Plural:vintners
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vintner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who makes wine, especially one who owns or operates a vineyard and winery.

Example

"The local vintner explained how the region's cool coastal fog delays the ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes."

2

British A merchant who buys and sells wine, especially at wholesale.

Example

"The restaurant relies on an established London vintner to source rare vintage ports and aged burgundies."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While historically referring exclusively to a wine merchant, in modern American English 'vintner' is predominantly used to mean a winemaker or vineyard proprietor.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, modified from earlier 'vintener', from Old French 'vinetier' (wine merchant), derived from Medieval Latin 'vinetarius', from Latin 'vinum' (wine).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vintner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vintner
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