sommelier

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ or /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌsɔməlˈjeɪ/

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• Hyphenation: som‧mel‧i‧er

Noun

Singular sommelier

Plural sommeliers

A sommelier decanting wine in a restaurant

1. (countable) A sommelier is a staff at a restaurant who takes care of the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines.