1. a wine expert who is responsible for selecting, storing, and serving wine in a restaurant

Examples

• The sommelier recommended a perfect wine pairing for our dinner.
• She studied for years to become a certified sommelier.
• The restaurant’s sommelier has an impressive knowledge of French wines.
• He asked the sommelier to suggest something within his budget.
• The sommelier carefully decanted the vintage bottle at our table.
• Many sommeliers also help restaurants build their wine collections.