Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lees
noun
/liːz/
Definition
The sediment or dregs that settle at the bottom of a container of wine, cider, or other fermented liquids.
Examples
- After the wine had been bottled, the lees were discarded.
- Cider makers often use the lees from the fermentation process to enhance flavor.
Meaning
Lees are the leftover yeast and particles that remain after fermentation and settling.
Synonyms
- sediment
- dregs
- residue
