ˈsīdə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English sidre, sider, cidre, from Old French sidre, from Late Latin sicera strong drink, from Late Greek sikera, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew shēkhār strong drink
1. : the expressed juice of apples or sometimes other fruits used as a beverage or for making other products (as applejack, vinegar, and apple butter) — called also sweet cider
2. Britain : fermented apple juice often made sparkling by carbonation or fermentation in a sealed container