Altar Wine (Noun)
Meaning
Used in a communion service.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The priest carefully poured the altar wine into the chalice before the communion service began.
- The altar wine was a rich, full-bodied red that complemented the bread perfectly.
- In some churches, altar wine is made from grapes grown in the church's own vineyard.
- The deacon was responsible for preparing the altar wine and bread for the Eucharist.
- The altar wine was consecrated by the bishop during the special ceremony.