cider
UK: ˈsaɪdə | US: ˈsaɪdər
n. an alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice
n. (less commonly) a similar drink made from other fruits, such as pears
The word "cider" traces back to Old French cidre (or sidre), derived from Late Latin sicera, meaning "fermented drink." This Latin term itself originated from Greek síkera, borrowed from Hebrew šēkār, referring to strong alcoholic beverages. Over time, the meaning narrowed to specifically apple-based fermented drinks in European languages. The morpheme cid preserves the core idea of "apple," while -er functions as a noun-forming suffix.
She prefers dry cider over sweet varieties.
The farm produces organic cider from heritage apples.
In autumn, many pubs serve freshly pressed cider.
Traditional English cider often has a higher alcohol content.
Pear cider, known as "perry," is popular in some regions.