sommelier
nounUK /sɒˈmeljeɪ/
US /sɑːməlˈjeɪ/
A person whose job is to help people choose wine at a restaurant.
The sommelier recommended a red wine to go with our steak.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A wine steward in a private household or club.
The estate's sommelier manages the family's private wine collection.
3. An expert who advises on wine pairings for events.
They hired a sommelier to plan the wines for the wedding dinner.
4. A trained professional who oversees a restaurant's wine list and cellar.
As head sommelier, she curates the wine list and trains the staff.