cider

noun ci·der \ˈsī-dər\

: a drink made from apples

Full Definition of CIDER

: fermented apple juice often made sparkling by carbonation or fermentation in a sealed container

: the expressed juice of fruit (as apples) used as a beverage or for making other products (as applejack)

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Middle English sidre, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sicera strong drink, from Greek (Septuagint) sikera, from Hebrew shēkhār

First Known Use: 13th century

CIDER Defined for Kids

noun ci·der \ˈsī-dər\

: the juice pressed out of fruit (as apples) and used especially as a drink and in making vinegar

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