Cider is a drink made from apples which in Britain usually contains alcohol. In the United States, cider does not usually contain alcohol, and if it does contain alcohol, it is usually called hard cider.
A glass of cider can be referred to as a cider.
He ordered a cider.
cider in British English
or cyder (ˈsaɪdə)
noun
1. Also called (US): hard cider
an alcoholic drink made from the fermented juice of apples
2. Also called: sweet cider US and Canadian
an unfermented drink made from apple juice
Word origin
C14: from Old French cisdre, via Medieval Latin, from Late Greek sikera strong drink, from Hebrew shēkhār
cider in American English
(ˈsaɪdər)
noun
the juice pressed from apples or, formerly, from other fruits, used as a beverage or for making vinegar: hard cider is fermented and sweet cider is not
Word origin
ME cidre, sider < OFr sidre, cidere < LL(Ec) sicera < Gr(Ec) sikera, an intoxicating drink, of Sem orig., as in Akkadian ikaru, barley beer, Heb shēkār, strong drink of grain and honey < shākar, to become intoxicated
Examples of 'cider' in a sentence
cider
We expected the malt vinegar to have a similar effect to the apple cider vinegar but didn't see it.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Now I have more than five cases of beer and ciders.
The Sun (2017)
It produces stunning, if rather disconcerting, red cider and juice.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Worse still, the charity also pointed out that red wine, beer and cider can trigger attacks.
The Sun (2017)
Some 2.6million of this came from its wines, but its beer and cider offering is increasingly important.
The Sun (2016)
Think apple and cider pie and lamb kidney and rosemary suet pudding.
The Sun (2013)
Onlookers said he poured two bottles of sweet alcoholic pear cider into a glass filled with ice.
The Sun (2012)
We strolled romantically around the stalls drinking warm cider.
The Sun (2010)
Add the apple juice and cider vinegar to the pan and stir in.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The ten best premium beer and cider deals thetimes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Also admitted theft of tin of tuna and can of cider from store.
The Sun (2013)
Cider makers counter that that is because the investment and costs are far higher than brewing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The result is an intriguing hybrid between wine and cider with a strong individual character.
Lockspeiser, Jerry & Gear, Jackie Thorsons Organic Wine Guide (1991)
At least foodies got a verdict on the apple cider vinegar diet.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Then they might walk into the hills and drink cider in a pub.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In country districts the agricultural classes have substituted cider for beer.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Cider or wine makes the cheese more digestible.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Add the apple juice and cider vinegar and simmer until reduced by a third.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
More than one in ten adults drinks cider at least once a month.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Add the cider or wine letting it bubble up for a moment or two then add the mussels.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Roast the joint in the oven, basting with the cider or apple juice.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
After a really hard 12-hour day they would get you a can of cider.
The Sun (2011)
Pour over the remaining cider and apple juice, stirring well to combine.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The bar also has a fireplace, and serves organic cider and beer.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Strain, then season with salt and apple cider vinegar.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In the winter, cosy up around the fire with a good book and a glass of local cider.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I'll raise a glass of cider to that.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A spokesman said: 'It is the first time in a generation that new apples are available for cider makers and it is very exciting.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
cider
British English: cider /ˈsaɪdə/ NOUN
Cider is an alcoholic drink made from apples.
American English: hard cider
Arabic: عَصِير التُّفاح الـمُخَمَّر
Brazilian Portuguese: sidra
Chinese: 苹果酒
Croatian: vino od jabuke
Czech: jablečné víno
Danish: cider
Dutch: appelwijn
European Spanish: sidra
Finnish: siideri
French: cidre
German: Apfelwein
Greek: μηλίτης
Italian: sidro
Japanese: りんご酒
Korean: 사과즙
Norwegian: sider
Polish: cydr
European Portuguese: sidra
Romanian: cidru
Russian: сидр
Latin American Spanish: sidra
Swedish: cider
Thai: น้ำแอปเปิ้ลที่มีแอลกอฮอล์
Turkish: elma şarabı
Ukrainian: сидр
Vietnamese: rượu táo
All related terms of 'cider'
cider-apple
a variety of apple suitable for use in cider-making
cider-press
a type of press used to extract the juice from apples to make cider
hard cider
Hard cider is an alcoholic drink that is made from apples.
sweet cider
cider having a high sugar content
cider vinegar
a type of vinegar produced by the acetification of cider