Definition

A machine or container used to extract juice from grapes, typically for making wine.

Example

The winemaker used the winepress to extract the juice from the freshly harvested grapes.

Conversation

Have you ever seen how a winepress works?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

It's fascinating to watch the grapes being crushed to make juice in the winepress.

I would love to see that; it must be a fun process!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Winepress → It is formed from "wine" (from Old English *win*, meaning fermented grape juice) and "press" (from Latin *pressare*, meaning to press or squeeze). The word "winepress" refers to a device used to press grapes to extract juice for making wine.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'squeezing' ('press') grapes to make 'fermented juice' ('wine') — that's what a winepress does.

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