Vocabulary Entry

lees

|noun • verb

noun

The sediment that settles at the bottom of a liquid, especially after fermentation.

Example Sentences

"The wine had a fine layer of lees at the bottom of the bottle."

"After brewing, the beer was filtered to remove the lees."

"The distiller carefully removed the lees to produce a clearer spirit."

verb

Example Sentences

"The winemaker decided to lees the wine to enhance its flavor."

"After the fermentation process, it's important to lees the must."

"He lees the bourbon to ensure a smooth taste."