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Definition of wineskin

wineskin

/ˈwaɪn.skɪn/
Plural:wineskins
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• noun

1

A flexible vessel made from the cured, stitched hide of an animal (such as a goat or sheep), sealed with pitch or resin and traditionally used for storing, fermenting, and transporting wine.

Example

"The shepherd slung a heavy leather wineskin over his shoulder before setting out across the dry hillside."

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• Nearby Words

winepress
winery
wineshop
wineskin
wing
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Word Origin & Etymology

A transparent compound formed in the 19th century from 'wine' and 'skin', often used in biblical translations and historical contexts to describe ancient leather vessels.

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