noun
- a hot spiced wine drink, typically made with red wine, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves, popular in German-speaking countries during winter
Usage: German loanword; also spelled 'gluhwein' in English without the umlaut; commonly served at Christmas markets and winter festivals
Examples
- We sipped glühwein while browsing the Christmas market in Vienna.
- The vendor served steaming cups of glühwein to warm the holiday shoppers.
- Glühwein is a traditional winter beverage throughout Germany and Austria.
- The recipe for glühwein typically includes red wine, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
- At the festival, they offered both glühwein and hot chocolate to visitors.