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单词 sommelier
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Definition of sommelier in English:

sommelier

noun sɒˈmɛljeɪˌsəməlˈyā
  • A wine waiter.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Uniform extinguishes individuality, a man becomes a waiter, a sommelier, a maitre d' hotel.
    • Never mind that the vast majority of vintners and tasters and sommeliers are men.
    • Maybe it is the artisan I would rather not have to think about while the junior sommelier pours me champagne selected from an ice urn big enough for two small children to drown in.
    • The suave sommeliers (one of whom is Irish) will recommend exciting wines to match.
    • It paired perfectly with the sauternes suggested by the sommelier.
    Synonyms
    server, waitress, stewardess, steward, attendant

Origin

Early 19th century: French, literally 'butler'.

Rhymes

hotelier, Montpellier, St Helier
 
 

Definition of sommelier in US English:

sommelier

nounˌsəməlˈyā
  • A wine steward.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Uniform extinguishes individuality, a man becomes a waiter, a sommelier, a maitre d' hotel.
    • The suave sommeliers (one of whom is Irish) will recommend exciting wines to match.
    • It paired perfectly with the sauternes suggested by the sommelier.
    • Never mind that the vast majority of vintners and tasters and sommeliers are men.
    • Maybe it is the artisan I would rather not have to think about while the junior sommelier pours me champagne selected from an ice urn big enough for two small children to drown in.
    Synonyms
    server, waitress, stewardess, steward, attendant

Origin

Early 19th century: French, literally ‘butler’.

 
 
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