Wassail

ENZH

What Does Wassail Mean?

  • 欢饮
  • 节庆饮酒
  • 祝酒

Wassail Pronunciation

/ˈwɒs.eɪl/

Wassail Definition

noun

Definition

A festive drink, typically made of spiced ale or mulled wine, often consumed during celebrations, especially at Christmas.

In ZH

节庆饮料,通常由香料啤酒或香料葡萄酒制成,通常在节庆时饮用,特别是圣诞节。

How to Use Wassail in a Sentence

  • During the holiday season, many families prepare a warm wassail.
  • The group gathered around the fire to share a wassail.
  • She offered wassail to her guests as they arrived.
  • They sang traditional songs while drinking their wassail.
  • Wassail has been a part of Christmas celebrations for centuries.

Cultural Notes

Wassailing is a traditional English practice involving singing and drinking to the health of apple trees, often tied to the Christmas season.

verb

Definition

To drink one's health or to toast someone with a beverage, especially in a festive context.

In ZH

以饮料祝酒,特别是在节庆场合。

How to Use Wassail in a Sentence

  • They wassailed the New Year with joy and laughter.
  • As friends gathered, they began to wassail in celebration.
  • It is customary to wassail at the beginning of feasts.
  • The villagers wassailed the king with hearty drinks.
  • To truly celebrate, one must wassail together with loved ones.