lees

The word “lees” has 1 syllable: lees

It's pronounced as /liz/

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In the thesaurus, “lees” has 18 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lees along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lees

noun
1. The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
2. A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
3. The side of the ship away from the wind.
4. A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.

The wine was aged on its lees to add depth and complexity.
After fermentation, the lees settled at the bottom of the barrel.
Stirring the lees can enhance the texture of the finished wine.
The winemaker carefully removed the lees before bottling.
Some traditional methods leave the lees in contact with the wine for months.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lees, such as: bottoms, centers, faces, feet, flanks, foot, hands.

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